The jolly big man in the red suit will help Commercial Street to transform into a magical wonderland as the AAM Timber Mount Gambier Christmas Parade moves through the city at 11am on Saturday.
The Lions Club Blue Lake Brass Band Festival will kick off the festivities with a street march at 9am on Commercial Street East, followed by the massed march from the Old Town Hall to Crouch Street at 10.15am.
The AAM Timber Christmas Parade begins at 11am at Crouch Street North, travelling west along Commercial Street to Vansittart Park.
Council’s Team Leader Community Events Xarnia Keding said there were more than 50 entries taking part in the parade this year, with two new floats joining much-loved favourites.
“The Mount Gambier Scout Group will be walking new chalk floats down Commercial Street, handing out colourful pavement chalk for families to enjoy,” she said.
“The parade shed volunteers have also been busy building Timmy the Christmas Train a new companion, Tammy the Carriage.”
With thousands of people expected to line the streets for the event, it may be difficult for children to see past the crowds.
All attendees are reminded to stay behind the blue safety line at all times during the parade.
Following the parade, Father Christmas will attend the Rotary Club of Mount Gambier West’s Party in the Park event at the Cave Gardens/Thugi with live performances, food and drinks and children’s entertainment.
The Brass Bands Festival will continue from 1pm with a concert at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre.
The community is also asked to be mindful of road closures in place as thousands are expected to gather in the city centre for the event.
“The parade shed volunteers have also been busy building Timmy the Christmas Train a new companion, Tammy the Carriage.”
With thousands of people expected to line the streets for the event, it may be difficult for children to see past the crowds.
All attendees are reminded to stay behind the blue safety line at all times during the parade.
Following the parade, Father Christmas will attend the Rotary Club of Mount Gambier West’s Party in the Park event at the Cave Gardens/Thugi with live performances, food and drinks and children’s entertainment.
The Brass Bands Festival will continue from 1pm with a concert at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre.
The community is also asked to be mindful of road closures in place as thousands are expected to gather in the city centre for the event.
