Inglewood Lions Club’s Christmas Parade delights crowds with festive floats

Inglewood Lions Club's Christmas Parade took place on Saturday, December 15. The Inglewood Volunteer Fire Brigade won first place. Photo / Alyssa Smith

There was plenty of holiday cheer at the Inglewood Lions Club’s Christmas Parade.

On Saturday, crowds lined Inglewood’s main street for the annual parade, and Inglewood Lions Club president Graham Robinson said it was a great event.

Image 1 of 23: The Inglewood Lions' Club Christmas Parade took place on Saturday, December 15.

“It’s always a popular parade. It was a fine day, the weather was great and the floats looked fantastic.”

The parade’s theme was “Christmas through the ages”, and Robinson said all entered floats stuck to the theme.

The judges had their work cut out for them, he said, and after some deliberation, the Inglewood Volunteer Fire Brigade’s float was crowned the winner, winning the coveted first-place rosette and $200.

The Inglewood Volunteer Fire Brigade won first place at the Inglewood Lions Club's Christmas Parade. Pictured here is the opposite side of their float. Photo / Alyssa Smith

Cam Gillespie said he and the group were happy to win first place.

“We always enjoy being a part of the parade.”

Inglewood Lions Club's Christmas Parade was held on Saturday, December 14. Bunn Contracting won second place. Photo / Alyssa Smith

Last year’s first-place winners Bunns Contracting placed second, winning $100, and Egmont Village School came third and won $50.

New Plymouth District Council Kōhanga Moa ward councillor Marie Pearce said the parade was a great event.

“There was a wonderful effort by the local community. There were so many smiles on so many people’s faces. That’s what it is all about.”

Inglewood Lions Club's Christmas Parade took place on Saturday, December 15. Egmont Village School took out third place. Photo / Alyssa Smith