City of Onkaparinga Christmas Pageant

Get creative!

Ready to wow the crowd? Discover creative ways to decorate your float for the pageant, explore our tips below to bring your ideas to life!

Christmas Float Magic on a Budget! Easy Low-Cost Tips to Make Your Float Stand Out(PDF, 117KB)

Easy Christmas Float Decorations Kids Can Make(PDF, 174KB)

Opening at 10am, this family focused event continues the celebration of the holiday season with plenty for the family to do following the historic pageant. After having a photo with Santa, the kids can write him a letter and post it in Santa’s very own letter box. Why not stay and enjoy some of the delicious food that will be available before kick starting your Christmas shopping in our Christmas Market!

🎤  Stage Entertainment

• City of Onkaparinga Pipe Band and Sott's Highland Dancing Group
• Carol's Gone Christmas Crackers With Holly - Get set for a GIANT BAUBLE OF FUN as Carol and Holly, angels from atop of the Christmas Tree, spring to life, spreading cheer with song, laughter and plenty of other festive merriment.
• Sophie Ford 

⛄  Activities

• Face painting - Spark Face and Body 
• Roving entertainment - Pop Events and Surprise Kids Parties
• Petting zoo - Farmer Darcy 
• Wilbur's wildlife
• Photos with Santa
• Playground

Applications for 2026 have closed.

If you're interested in being part of this magical day, please register your interest by submitting the form below. By doing so, you'll be added to our communication database, ensuring that you are advised once applications are open.

Register your interest! 

Do you love Christmas, community spirit and a little festive fun? We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring our Christmas Pageant to life!  

There are various roles available between 7am – 1pm, from helping coordinate floats and marshaling the parade to assisting families and spreading Christmas cheer along the pageant route.

We’re also looking for entertainers of all kinds to bring smiles, laughter and energy to the pageant. Whether you're a seasoned performer or simply love making people smile, come and join the fun!

We’re looking for performers such as:

• Clowns & jugglers
• Magicians
• Hula hoopers
• Stilt walkers
• Musicians & festive performers
  …and anything else that dazzles a crowd!

Simply register your interest below or email events@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au for more information.

Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place in and around Beach Road and the Esplanade, Christies Beach, but not limited to these areas.

Further details to come!