Even Santa can’t escape paperwork.
Acting on his behalf, Papakura Rotary had to ask if it was okay to move the town’s annual Christmas parade to Bruce Pulman Park on 8 December.
Papakura Local Board had already committed $35,000 for the parade in the town, and told Father Christmas it would be fine to change venue, especially given it would allow an even bigger celebration to take place.
Rotary Club members told the board the new venue would lower administation costs and by moving to Bruce Pulman, those costs could go back into providing more entertainment.
Club member Lloyd Williams says Papakura locals turn out in big numbers for the parade and the club was keen new generations could also have that experience.
“We will still be able to have a parade, which will pass through the roads incorporated in the park, but we will also be able to have a lot more entertainment, music and fun, and all for the same budget.
We will have loads of entertainment and family fun to keep everyone smiling.
Papakura Local Board chair Brent Catchpole says the change of venue guarantees a long-standing part of Christmas in Papakura will continue.
“We meet so many people who remember parades of years gone by and while towns might be struggling to continue with them, we’re very happy to help Santa out if it means more smiles on children’s faces and more happy family memories.”
“Bruce Pulman is a wonderful facility that will easily accommodate the community’s needs and we’re confident Rotary will deliver an event everyone can enjoy.”
Anyone interested in entering a float into the parade or having a display has until 17 November to complete an application, which can be obtained by emailing suesmyname61@gmail.com.
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