The winners of the NF McDonnell & Sons Mount Gambier Christmas Parade float competition have been announced.
Mount Gambier City Council Community Events Team Leader Xarnia Keding said Saturday’s “magical event” came to life with the colourful and entertaining entries and floats created by local community groups, schools and many volunteers.
“A huge thank you to all involved in the return of the Mount Gambier Christmas Parade,” she said.
“It was incredible to see the smiling faces and excitement of the children, both lining the streets and taking part in the parade.”
Ms Keding said entries competed for prizes judged on creativity and effort in building the most impressive floats.
A replay of the NF McDonnell & Sons Mount Gambier Christmas Parade is available to watch on the City of Mount Gambier website, Facebook page or Youtube channel.
2022 category winners were:
MOST OUTSTANDING – $750
The Nativity by Tenison Woods College
BEST CHRISTMAS THEME – $500
Christmas at Krymzon by Krymzon Academy of Calisthenics
BEST SCHOOL – $500
Together Again at Christmas by Mulga Street Primary School
OPEN CATEGORY – $250
Santa’s Emergency Delivery Vehicle by SAPOL
BEST CLUB / COMMUNITY ORGANISATION – $250
On Country Christmas – Nunga Playgroup by Pangula Mannamurna Aboriginal Corporation
BEST THEMED BAND – $250
Ballarat City Brass Band
ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD – $250
Where is the Christmas Sheep?
By Nangwarry Primary School
BEST NON-CITY ENTRY – $500
A Sporting Christmas by Mil-Lel Primary School
BEST UTILISING RECYCLED RESOURCES – $250
Christmas in the 80’s – Celebrating 40 years by St Martins Lutheran College
