Kawerau Christmas in the Park is an event that is held annually in December with the New World Kawerau Santa Parade. Starting from the Ron Hardie Recreation Centre, the parade will do two laps of town before ending at Prideaux Park.
Kawerau Christmas in the Park is the Eastern Bay of Plenty’s showcase festive entertainment event, which sees up to 10,000 people packing into Prideaux Park for the celebration. Kawerau District Council events and venues manager Lee Barton says this year’s event promises to be fantastic.
“Kawerau Christmas in the Park attracts people from all over the district, as well as from outside the Bay of Plenty
“We hope to finish the evening off again with our spectacular firework display, but as with previous years, this is assessed by Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ) closer to show date. Fingers crossed the weather is kind to us.” Mr Barton said.
The event is family-friendly – drugs, alcohol and gang regalia are not permitted. Security will be in operation all day.
The organisers also like to remind event comers that Prideaux Park is a smoke and vape-free venue.
