Santa's annual journey of fun, colour and excitement along Stafford Street, down the Loop Road and onto Caroline Bay is over for another year, and he's headed back to the North Pole to get back to work making the presents for all the good kids.

You can keep an eye on Santa's progress using the NORAD Tracks Santa website.

Join Santa on his annual journey of fun, colour and excitement as he travels along Stafford Street, down the Loop Road and onto Caroline Bay where you can then say hi to the Ballantynes Santa and meet his friends from the parade.

The results of the float competition will be announced in the parade parking circle, please ensure your float Co-ordinator stays at the end of the parade until after announcement.
Lolly scramble for all participants after announcements.

Local businesses and community groups are getting behind the organisers to deliver the best parade yet.

Do you have a business, organisation, or entertainment skill and want to enter a float in the parade? Would you like to volunteer to help out with the parade? Then click here to read some more.

If you want to make contact with the organising committee, Fill in the form here and we will get back to you soon.

Driving around and looking at the lights is a tradition for many families and The Timaru Christmas Parade Trust want to inspire and enhance a sense of Community Christmas by providing an opportunity for the Timaru Community that go above-and-beyond in decorating their home for the Christmas season!

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