Auckland Farmers Santa Parade - Parade Information & Audience Tips

Parade Information & Audience Tips

Farmers Santa Parade starts at 2.00pm, Sunday 29th November 2009. The Parade Route is 2.2kms long and takes approximately 50 minutes to pass any given point. The Parade ends at approximately 3.30pm with the After Party from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.

Rain Date

The Parade rain date is Sunday 6th December 2009. If the weather is terrible a cancellation will be announced on Newstalk ZB after 10am on Sunday 29th November 2009. The Parade will go ahead in light rain.

Free Parking

Parking is available at the following Auckland City Park Right Car
Parks:
Downtown
K'Road
Victoria Street

(Parking will be FREE for vehicles exiting between the hours of 12 noon and 6pm, please check www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/parking for hours of operation)

Road Closure

All inner city roads are closed between 12.00pm and 4pm on Sunday 29th November 2009. People are advised to get into the city before 12 noon to avoid frustration with traffic and parking.

Wheelchair Access

An area is available in front of the Queens Head Tavern in Queen Street for wheelchairs. Phone (09) 377 6192 or email to get a pass.

The Heart of the City blue 'honour' line

This line will be painted along the Parade route. The Police ask that all Parade spectators stay behind the line while watching the Parade!

Transport

For information on Bus, Train and Ferry schedules and fares including family and group passes visit www.maxx.co.nz or call the MAXX Contact Centre on 366 6400.

Parade Collection

Leukaemia & Blood Foundation collectors will ask the waiting crowds prior to the start of the Parade for a gold coin donation. So please bring a gold coin and make a donation.