Farmers Santa Parade

The Farmers Santa Parade is celebrating its 87th birthday in 2020, delivering sacksful of Christmas cheer to thousands of kiwi families.

Spectators can look forward to the usual dazzling display of floats, marching bands, entertainers and characters from TV and film plus an appearance by Santa Claus!

The Parade Route starts at the corner of Cook Street and Mayoral Drive, turns left into Queen Street, travels down Queen Street and turns right finishing up in Customs Street East.

Santa’s Party: 2.30pm - 5pm
Immediately following the Parade Santa’s Party will see Aotea Square burst into festive life with free entertainment for the whole whanau. The fun continues off stage with rides, food vendors, sponsor activations, and even one last chance to see Santa before he heads back to the North Pole to pack the slay for Christmas Eve.  

Note: The Farmers Santa Parade will be delivered in line with the Government guidelines and organisers will respond to any changing circumstances as dictated by the Covid-19 situation as they unfold.