A fa-la-lovely time

A fa-la-lovely time

Santa and one of his helpful elves wave to the crowd during the Thames Santa parade on Saturday. Photo: TERESA MAXWELL

Sunshine and good vibes reined across the Hauraki-Coromandel as Santa made the first of his official holiday season appearances.
First up was the Paeroa Santa Parade on December 5, followed by the Thames Santa Parade on December 6, and Christmas at the Lake in Waihī’s Gilmour Lake Reserve on December 7.
ALICE PARMINTER, DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA and TERESA MAXWELL joined the crowds of festive merry-makers.

Micah, Elise and Macie catch a pony ride at Waihī’s Gilmour Lake. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA
Santa’s first stop was Paeroa for the Kiwi Christmas-themed parade. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER
The Kerepehi Brass Band marched their way through all three events. Photo: TERESA MAXWELL
Basking in the summer sun in Paeroa. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER
Central Kids Paeroa on their cheerful float. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER
Cohen and Maggie McDonald visit Santa in Waihī. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA
Santa’s littlest helper at the Thames Parade. Photo: TERESA MAXWELL
Sweet flower girls parade on Pollen Street. Photo: TERESA MAXWELL