SANTA PARADE COUNTDOWN…less than 200 days

Children believe that all the fun of Christmas is conjured up by Santa and his Elves, from their base at the North Pole.  The rest of us know the magic happens thanks to a lot of hard graft behind the scenes by regular human adults.   Martinborough’s  Santa Parade is no exception.  Already lots of different organisations, individuals and the Community Board are busy creating an event to delight both children and adults on December 9.   Don’t forget to put the date in your diary now.

Every Santa needs a sleigh so The Mens Shed are putting together a smart rig to carry him where ever he needs to go.  Madcaps are limbering up their vocal cords for the carol singing.  No modern event would be complete without detailed traffic management plans and Storm Robertson, the Chair of the Community Board, is on the case.  The Toy Library are preparing a photo opportunity session with Santa prior to the parade and organising a mailbox to post letters to him.   Sarah Taylor will be doing the digital marketing and working with Dusty and Lulu to produce a suitable logo.  Alison Trow will be collating the float applicants and is working on the forms right now.  Charlotte Harding, wearing one of her many hats , will be working on pre-parade activities in the square – it is Martinborough Magic Weekend for the Business Association at that time too .

Madcaps would love some more singers for the carols and The Toy Library are looking for new members to join them and be part of the event.

If you are interested contact Angela Brown from the Community Board for more information. Angela.Brown@swdc.govt.nz

We would also like to share photos and memories of past parades in The Star and on our Facebook page. Contact Angela.Brown@swdc.govt.nz if you can help.