A Very Palmy Christmas

Next date: Sunday, 06 December 2026 | 02:00 PM to 07:30 PM

Santa and an elf ride through central Palmy in a sleigh during the Christmas Parade.

Get ready to celebrate Christmas, Palmy style.

Join us for a free afternoon of festive fun in central Palmy, starting with the Very Palmy Christmas Parade and followed by live entertainment, activities and food at the Very Palmy Christmas Concert in Te Marae o Hine – The Square.

A Very Palmy Christmas Parade | 2–3pm

Our friends at Kairanga Lions Club are once again bringing the Christmas Parade to the streets of Palmy.

Expect colourful floats and plenty of Christmas cheer as the parade makes its way through the city centre.

Be part of the parade

Want to enter a float? Registrations are open now.

Register a float in the Christmas Parade

A Very Palmy Christmas Concert | 3.30–7.30pm

Once the parade wraps up, head to Te Marae o Hine – The Square and keep the celebrations going.

There’ll be plenty for the whole whānau to enjoy, including:

  • live entertainment
  • activities for kids
  • food trucks
  • a surprise or two.

We’ll announce the entertainment line-up and more event details soon, so check back for updates.

Both the parade and concert are free to attend. Bring your friends and whānau and celebrate the festive season with us.

When

  • Sunday, 06 December 2026 | 02:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Location

Te Marae o Hine - The Square, Palmerston North Central, 4410, View Map

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