Clive Bickerstaff and Jules Burt having a laugh while on a tandem bike. They were helping to keep things running smoothly for the market stalls and the Christmas parade in Eketāhuna. Photo / Leanne Warr
Clive Bickerstaff and Jules Burt having a laugh while on a tandem bike. They were helping to keep things running smoothly for the market stalls and the Christmas parade in Eketāhuna. Photo / Leanne Warr
The town of Eketāhuna kicked off Christmas festivities being first cab off the rank with its Christmas parade.
Even the town's Kiwi dressed up for the occasion. Photo / Leanne Warr
Held on a grey Saturday, the rain held off, allowing locals to fully enjoy the experience of seeing the floats as they did a double circuit in the town’s main street.
Santa on a John Deere ride-on lawnmower. Well, at least he won't have to worry about picking up after reindeer. Photo / Leanne Warr
Santaled the parade on a John Deere ride-on mower and even Barbie made an appearance.
Margaret Drysdale, of the organising committee, says it was a busy day, but “great just the same”.
“We are grateful to all stallholders, the people who made floats and those who come and make it all work, the keen and loyal locals [and] the general public.”
She also thanked those on the committee who helped make the day a success.
Old Reliable leads the way in front of the St John health shuttle. Photo / Leanne Warr
It looks like Santa's got a different mode of transport. Photo / Leanne Warr
Pukaha came along. Photo / Leanne Warr
Barbie made an appearance, along with Ken. Photo / Leanne Warr
The children of Eketāhuna School also had a float.
