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Christmas in Darwin

A VERY DARWIN CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

Get ready to experience a tropical Christmas, with A Very Darwin Christmas Pageant set to welcome Santa to Darwin on Saturday 16 November 2024! 

More than 13,000 people attended last year’s event and this year is going to be bigger and better than ever. This year’s parade will kick-off at 5.30pm, which means less time in the sun and more time to spread Christmas cheer. 

The annual Lord Mayors lighting of the Christmas tree will dazzle crowds at 7pm, officially beginning the festive season for our beautiful city! 

This year’s pageant will also include:  

  • A range of fun entertainment and activities along the parade route for the family to enjoy. 
  • Delicious food vans offering your favourite snacks and treats. 
  • Accessible and free parking throughout the city. 
  • Plus of course our incredible float participants and groups of entertainers and who will spread the Christmas cheer. 

We’ll be keeping our website up to date with the latest event details and information to make sure you have everything you need to kick off our tropical festive season in Darwin.  

Make sure you’re following the City of Darwin and Activate Darwin social media pages for the latest announcements and pageant updates.  

The Program of Events

Check out the Pageant program for key timings to make sure you're in the right spot at the right time.
The Program

The Pageant Route

This year’s parade will follow a similar route to last year, stretching approximately 1.2km. The Pageant will begin on Knuckey Street, move along Cavenagh Street, and finish on Bennett Street. You can also find information on key locations such as the best viewing areas, water stations, food truck spots, and more.
Pageant Route

Float List

View the line up of all the incredible businesses, schools and community groups involved in this year's Christmas Pageant.
Float List

What to pack for Pageant Day

To make packing for a sunny, fun-filled Pageant day easier, we’ve put together a handy list of what to bring to ensure you stay comfortable, cool, and ready for the festive fun!
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2023 A Very Darwin Christmas Pageant:

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