Adelaide Christmas Lights and Pageant Guide

The happiest time of the year is just upon us! ‘Tis the season to be jolly and enjoy all the wonders of Christmas in SA! There’s nothing like experiencing the spirit of Christmas through your kids. No matter who’s been naughty or nice this year, watching your kids sit front row for the pageant or eagerly explore the Christmas lights will warm any parents heart. We have comprised a list of local Christmas pageants and lights to make your festive season all the more jolly!

Credit Union Christmas Pageant 

At 9:30am this Saturday 10 November, the whistle will blow to signal the beginning of the 2018 Credit Union Christmas Pageant – the 86th year of the Pageant!

Since 1933,the Christmas Pageant has been the traditional start to the Christmas season in South Australia. Thousands of people, young and old, line the city streets to welcome Father Christmas to Adelaide.

People of all ages gather along Adelaide’s streets each November to welcome the Credit Union Christmas Pageant to town.

Over 172 bright and colourful sets, including floats, bands, dancers and clowns entertain thousands of people, culminating in the arrival of Father Christmas himself in Adelaide.

Local Christmas Pageants

Norwood Christmas Pageant 
Date: Saturday 24 November
Time: 10.00am

Lobethal Pageant Night 
Date: Sunday 23 December
Time: 6:30pm

Stirling Christmas Pageant
Date: Sunday 18 November
Time: 11.30am

Walkerville Miniature Christmas Pageant 
Date: 22 – 26 November
Time: 10am-5pm

Port Adelaide Enfield Twilight Christmas Pageant
Date: Saturday 17 November
Time 6:00pm

City of Onkaparinga Christmas Pageant
Date: Sunday 18 November
Time: 10:00am

Glenelg Christmas Pageant
Date: Sunday 25 November
Time: 10am

Mount Barker Christmas Pageant
Date: Saturday 1 December
Time: 10:30am

Christmas Lights

Lobethal Lights 
Lights on Ceremony, Carols and Fireworks
Date: Sunday 9 December
Time: 6:00 pm

Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga Christmas Nights and Festive Lights 
Date: 15 – 23 December
Time: 4:00pm – 9:00pm

West End Brewery Christmas Lights 
Date: Late Nov- New years Day

Ninth Avenue Saint Peters 
Date: Throughout December

Westminster School Christmas Lights
Date: 15 – 21 December
Time:7:00pm- 10:00pm

Campbelltown Christmas Lights
Date:Monday 3 December – Monday 31 December
Time: 8:30-11:00pm

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