Santa Claus is coming to Gore

Get ready for some festive fun as Gore’s Christmas Parade and Carnival is back on Sunday 8 December.

Kicking off at 12 noon on Main Street, the parade will bring over 20 floats to the heart of Gore, each competing for amazing prizes, thanks to generous sponsors Insurance Brokers Alliance Ltd, Level Electrical, McDonough Contracting, Amigos, and The Warehouse.

Once the parade wraps up, head over to the Gore Main Reserve for our Christmas Carnival. Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment, and activities for the whole family. And the best part? Free carnival rides and activities, all made possible by our fantastic sponsors Mercury, Harcourts, Regional Ford, and Tinka.

This is one of Gore’s biggest community events of the year.

“The Christmas Parade and Carnival are all about celebrating the season and the strong community spirit that makes Gore such a wonderful place to live,” says Senior Events Coordinator, Jessica Swan. “Our sponsors’ support is what brings the magic to life, making it a day everyone can enjoy.”

A big thank you to our event funders, Fonterra, Creative Communities, and Community Trust Southland, for their incredible contributions this year.

Want to get involved? Contact Jessica Swan at [email protected] to learn more. Don’t miss the fun – mark your calendars now!