The best community Christmas pageants across SA this year
As well as bringing the Christmas festivities conveniently close to home, Christmas pageants are free community fun.
Check out our guide to Christmas pageants across SA this year:
Mount Gambier Christmas Parade
Saturday 16 November at 11:00 am
Crouch Street North, travelling west on Commercial Street to Vansittart Park
This magical parade is brought together by the community and includes friendly competition to build the most creative and impressive float.
Keep an eye out for local favourites including Christmas in Toy Town, Bill the Steam Shovel, The Christmas Tree, and of course, Santa at the end of the parade.
Continue the festivities with live music, food and entertainment at the Party in the Park at Cave Gardens/Thugi.
The parade will also be live streamed from the City of Mount Gambier’s Facebook page.
Norwood Christmas Pageant
Saturday 23 November, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Woods Street Norwood, travelling east along The Parade to Queen Street
The iconic Norwood Christmas pageant is set to bring the Christmas spirit to The Parade, Norwood with beautiful floats, live bands, clowns, dancers and more.
As large crowds are expected, get there early to find a good spot and bring chalk for the kids to decorate the road.
Glenelg Christmas Pageant
Sunday 24 November
Jetty Road, Glenelg
Crowds will line the streets to cheer and wave along the fantastic floats, live music, dancers, performers, community groups, and, of course, the big man in red himself.
After the pageant, pop down to the Bay Discovery Centre between 11:30 am and 3:00 pm to visit with Santa and Mrs Claus.
Can’t make it in person? Channel44 will be filming the Glenelg Christmas Pageant for broadcast.
Onkaparinga Christmas Pageant
Sunday 24 November, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Beach Road, Christies Beach and Rotary Park
Make your way beachside as Christies Beach hosts the much-loved 2024 Onkaparinga Christmas Pageant.
Find a spot before 10 am to admire the parade of marching bands, dance groups, sporting clubs and community groups before Santa brings it on home.
Continue the kid’s excitement at Christmas in the Park.
Gawler Community Christmas Parade
Saturday 30 November, 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm
Murray Street, Gawler and Apex Park
Soak up the summery Christmas vibes at the Villawood Gawler Community Christmas Parade this November. See the streets light up with a colourful procession of Christmas floats, and meet Santa after the parade.
Stirling Christmas Pageant, Market and Fair
Sunday 1 December, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Druid Avenue and Stirling Oval, Stirling
Santa is hitting the Adelaide hills for a day of merry festivities, kicking off with a parade on Druid Avenue. Afterwards, head over to the oval for live music, family activities, an animal nursery, great food and market stalls.
Renmark Christmas Pageant
Friday 6 December, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Renmark Town Centre
The Renmark Christmas Pageant is a much beloved community event supported by local businesses and volunteers each year.
Get into the Christmas spirit and enjoy side shows, a spot of late-night shopping, and fun family activities including balloon art, a jumping castle, and photos with Santa.
Refuel after the sugar rush with a delicious bite to eat from the food court.
Whyalla’s Christmas on the Avenue
Saturday 14 December, 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Nicolson Avenue before heading to Civic Park
This year’s local Christmas event merges the carols and pageant into one exciting day. With the Whyalla City Council behind the helm and a variety of community groups involved, residents and visitors will enjoy an evening of local talent and family-friendly fun.
The parade starts on Nicholson Avenue before festivities continue at the After Pageant Fair and Community Christmas Carols at Civic Park.
Port Broughton Christmas Festival
Saturday 14 December, 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Bay Street, Port Broughton
Head to Yorke Peninsula’s biggest Christmas festival at the beautiful seaside town Port Broughton. This free, family-friendly event includes a delightful pageant, Christmas street party, and loads of entertainment for the kids.
Visit the magical Santa’s Cave to create a memorable Christmas photo. Stick around for the iconic lighting of the tree at night fall.
Children with autism and/or sensory processing disorder have the chance to meet Santa in a serene and sensory-adjusted setting during Sensory Hour on Monday 16 December, 10 am to 11 am. Contact Barunga West Council to book in a session.
Victor Harbor Christmas Pageant
Saturday 14 December, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Ocean Street, Victor Harbor
Victor Harbor is known for their stand-out community Christmas pageant, and this year is set to be another gorgeous evening.
Kids will love the creative and colourful floats decorated by local businesses and organisations from across Victor Harbor and the Fleurieu Peninsula.
After the pageant, settle into your outdoor chairs and warm up your singing voices for the Carols by the Sea for Christmas that will warm your heart and keep the Christmas spirits high.
