Dannevirke's Christmas parade on Saturday promises to be bigger and better than last year's record-breaker, organiser Suresh Patel says.
But the weather needs to come to the party too.
Dannevirke Mitre 10 is the main sponsor of the parade, and there are good prizes to be won for the best floats.
But this year those entering will not have to choose a category, this will be a task for the judges and should fairly reward the best floats.
This year the parade begins at 12.30pm, half an hour later than in previous years, to allow the Dannevirke Highland Pipe Band to take part following their appearance in the Pahiatua Christmas parade.
