Adelaide Christmas Pageant

Summary

The Adelaide Christmas Pageant is a parade held annually in the South Australian capital of Adelaide. Established in 1933, the event is staged annually on the first or second Saturday of November, typically from 9.30am, except in 2020 and 2021 when, because of the Covid-19 pandemic, it was held at 7:00pm. It comprises a procession of 85 sets and 1700 volunteers, including some 63 floats, 15 bands, 164 clowns, dancing groups, and walking performers, all culminating in the arrival of Father Christmas. The pageant is recognised as a heritage icon by the National Trust of Australia.