City of Onkaparinga Christmas Pageant

Applications to participate in this year's Onkaparinga Christmas Pageant have now closed.

Our Pageant participants are looking forward to showcasing their floats, dance routines and musical talents to our Onkaparinga community!

If you're interested in being part of this magical day next year, 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! 

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)

The community will have the chance to vote for their favourite entry and crown the overall winner!

There will be QR codes along the pageant route and around the park for pageant attendees to cast their vote to celebrate your favourites! Voting will open at 10am and close at 11am.

View the list of participating groups here(PDF, 269KB)

A big thank you to Wallis Cinema Noarlunga, Champion Takeaway and Coles Christies Beach for donating the wonderful prize for the winning group. We truly appreciate your support! 

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 Scott's Highland Dancing Group
Dancing with Miss Val
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

🎁Markets
Tnt toyznthings
Layer By Layer Legends
JoyNex Play Hub
Henna Tattoos by Cat
Iltja Crafts
Glimmers
Uneeke and Sunkissed & Co
Clowning around town

🌭Foodies
Hay There Coffee
SLICE SLICE BABY AU
Ye Olde Londoners
Taco Cartel
Wendy’s on Wheels SA
Asian Aussie Street
Food D and J Wines - Spinning Spuds
BBQ - Kiwanis 
Fairy Floss Galore
Exotic Licorice

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! 

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!

The City of Onkaparinga is proud to be part of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative. This program aims to support and raise awareness for those living with a hidden disability.

Some of our staff and volunteers have completed awareness training gaining a deeper understanding of hidden disabilities and learning how to assist those wearing the sunflower to ensure everyone has a great day out at the Christmas Pageant. 

To ensure everyone in our community feels welcome at the 2026 City of Onkaparinga Christmas Pageant, we’re pleased to offer a dedicated accessible viewing area for those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters. This area will be located roadside, near the beach at the Beach Road and Taunton Road car park.

A dedicated drop-off zone and limited accessible parking will also be available in this car park. Bookings are not required however, we kindly ask all pageant attendees to be respectful and leave this space available for those who genuinely need it.

Accessible toilets will be available at various points along the pageant route.

• Fowey Street
• Esplanade opposite Rotary Park