Entries are now open for this year’s Mount Gambier Christmas Parade.
Held on Saturday, November 16, community groups, sporting clubs, schools, businesses and individuals are encouraged to sign up for the annual event which will see thousands of spectators line Commercial Street to watch the colourful floats, cheerful characters, bands and dancers pass by, waiting in anticipation for the jolly man himself – Santa.
City of Mount Gambier community events team leader Xarnia Keding said the parade signified the start of the festive season in Mount Gambier/ Berrin and really brought Christmas spirit to the city.
“Entries can be large or small,” she said.
“You can walk, skip, ride, dance or sing your way down the main street.
“Christmas parade volunteers have started working on the floats for the parade, bringing some additional magic to the event.”
While bringing cheer to the community, each entry also has the chance to win a share in more than $3500 across nine award categories.
Award categories include:
-Most Outstanding Entry
-Best Christmas Theme
-Best School Entry
-Best Club or Community Organisation Entry
-Open Category
-Best Themed Band
-Encouragement Award
-Best Non-City Entry
-Best Brass Band
Entries would be judged individually on creativity, effort, visual appeal, energy and engagement.
Entrants are eligible for any award, with only one prize per entry.
There is no charge to enter, and entry forms and guidelines are available online or from the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre, Civic Centre and the Mount Gambier Library.
Entries close on Wednesday, October 16, at 5pm.
