It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas on Saturday for Ōamaru’s 2023 Santa Parade. The sun was shining, the people came out, and there were treats galore.

The Waitaki App was there to capture some of the festive fun…

Always guaranteed to bring a smile to the crowd with its high energy, is the Ōamaru Pacific Island Community Group

Waitaki District Schools Pipe Band.

A tired little Barnodos bee.

Practising what they preach - the Hato Hone St John team.

Paw Patrol's Marshall is all fired up for Christmas.

Revisiting the future is Doc Brown in his DeLorean.

The crowd outside Cucina wait patiently for the parade to arrive.

The Veterinary Centre at the ready for Santa's reindeer, just in case.

The Ōamaru Swords Club members advance.

Military memorabilia on parade.

These sheep are best in show.

View from the top.

Job done and taking in the rest of the parade.