Santa rocking mystery ride at Ōrewa Santa Parade

Santa will arrive in style at the Ōrewa New World Santa Parade on Saturday November 23, starting at 4.30pm.

Organisers say that Santa’s mystery new sleigh will be something not to be missed.

The parade, which regularly attracts thousands of spectators, will also feature colourful dress-ups, floats and festivities.

It will start on Alice Ave and end at the Ōrewa Beach Reserve car park, adjacent to the Surf Club.

Circus activities organised by Highly Flammable will be held on Moana Avenue, from 3.30pm to 4.30pm, to keep children entertained prior to the parade. Activities will include learning to spin plates.

The celebrations will continue after the parade with the Ōrewa Surf Sounds summer concert at the Surf Club reserve, from 5.30pm. The event will feature live entertainment, more than 30 food trucks and fireworks.

If it rains, both the Santa Parade and Ōrewa Surf Sounds will be postponed to the following day, Sunday November 24.

Extra parking will be available at Western Reserve.

Look out for the Hibiscus Matters team who will be walking in the Santa Parade this year.