Boot full of sweet treats for Santa parade
Town celebrating 50th Lions parade
The Lions Club of Katikati finished collecting sweets from local retailers in readiness for distribution at the Lions 50th Santa Parade on Saturday.
So far 29 floats have entered the parade, which takes anew route this year for the first time in decades.
The floats will not use the main street as in the past but will assemble at the Katikati College front field at 2pm.
The convoy will depart at 3pm, travelling along Carisbrooke St, across FairviewRdinto Middlebrook Dr then into Moore Park.
People living on
Carisbrooke St are invited to decorate their letterboxes, or dressupas elves or fairies and stand outside during the parade. There will be a $50 prize for the best-dressed letterbox.
Children entering the Pimp MyWheels decorated bike competition need to assemble at 2.15pm at the college. Along with cash prizes for the top three places in the two agegroup categories (5 years and under, and 6-10 years), every child will receive a small prize for entering.
Cash prizes for the top three floats and a $100 participation prize will be presented at Moore Park about 4.25pm.
Lions parade organiser Jacqui Hardie sayswhenthe last float arrives at Moore Park the Christmas in the Park celebration will get under way.
This year there will be a Santa’s grotto where people can take photos with him. Horse rides are back, along with kid’s games, balloons, entertainment and markets.
Lion Cherie Pickin says once againwehave been amazedat the generosity of our Katikati retailers.
“Whileweare still at Covid
19 level 1, and it’s been ahard year for us all, together our retailers have donated a car boot full of sweets!
“Weknowthe children of Katikati attending the parade will be delighted and from last years’ experience, lots of parents too.”
People are reminded about social distancing and there will be hand sanitiser at Santa’s grotto.
Comeand join the fun and celebrate Katikati’s festive spirit.