2025 New Zealand Christmas Carnival Season Event Roundup

2025 New Zealand Christmas Carnival Season Event Roundup 🌲 ✨ If you're in New Zealand, from Auckland to Christchurch, don't miss out on these events this Christmas! From parades to light displays, concerts to seaside markets, the entire month of December is filled with festive cheer. Come and experience it with us! ~ Auckland 1️⃣ Farmers Santa Parade 📅 November 30th, 13:00 Queen St 🎄 The 92nd edition! Floats, bands, Bluey, and Santa Claus all gather for a super lively event! After the parade, there's also Santa's Party, where you can enjoy performances and delicious food all in one go 🎉 2️⃣ Orewa Christmas Twilight Market 📅 December 5th, 17:00-21:00 Orewa Beach 🎄 150+ stalls, food trucks, brass bands. Stroll through the market with the sea breeze – the atmosphere is incredible 🌊 3️⃣ Franklin Road Christmas Lights 📅 December 7th - 24th, nightly 19:30-22:00 Franklin Road 🎄 The entire street is adorned with fairytale-like lights, incredibly romantic! 📸 4️⃣ Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park 📅 December 13th, 19:30 Auckland Domain 🎄 New Zealand's largest free concert! Star-studded performances + fireworks show, and you can also support environmental charities – super meaningful 💖 5️⃣ Sky Tower New Year's Eve Fireworks 📅 December 31st, Midnight Sky Tower 🎄 An Auckland New Year's tradition! Colorful fireworks light up the night sky, perfect for gatherings 🎆 — Wellington Mahi Toi | Handicrafts Saturday, November 22nd, 11:00-17:00 Midland Park, 157 Lambton Quay Whakaaturanga | Christmas Performance November 29th, 11:06-17:00 Glover Park, Ghuznee St, Te Aro Maninirau | Circus Carnival December 6th, 11:00-17:00 Queens Wharf Hanakōkō | Meet Santa December 13th, 11:00-17:00 Waitangi Park, 107 Cable St Christchurch Christmas Parade November 23rd, 11:00-16:30 Canterbury Agricultural Park (The Showgrounds) Christchurch November 29th (Saturday), 19:30 North Hagley Park ———— 📌 Tips Most events are free! Some markets support electronic payments, but a small amount of cash is more convenient. For transportation, prioritize public transport / free shuttle buses, as many roads around parades will be closed (check official websites for announcements in advance). Prepare your camera to capture beautiful moments, and remember to protect yourself from the sun and stay hydrated. 🎄 This Christmas, experience the richest festive atmosphere in New Zealand! From the North Island to the South Island, from concerts to markets, there's an event that will surely capture your heart 💖