Richmond’s Santa Parade will spread Christmas cheer on Queen St on 8 December and its coordinator, Richmond Unlimited, is calling for float sponsors and local businesses and organisations to participate.
Richmond Unlimited’s Maria Ingram says businesses and organisations emblazoned at the event was a channel to promote to the masses.
“It’s also to show that there’s that community spirit, that you’re a part of the community and that you’re supporting the community that is Richmond,” she says.
“We have lots of people that regularly do it every year, and they absolutely love it… we’d love more people to get involved. It’s a really great event, and it’s something that lots of people come to the area to take part in.
“We’d love to see some new faces in the parade this year.”
Maria says registration for the parade can be made via the Richmond Unlimited website.
“It gives us the basic information that we need and the basic information that you need to be a part of the parade,” she says.
“If you want to sponsor a float, then the best thing to do is to contact either myself or [Richmond Unlimited coordinator] Katie Denley, and we’ll take you through the different sponsorship options that are available for you.
“The cost of it helps us to put the parade on and so we’re able to do it for another year.”
Maria says the end of November is the deadline. Contact info@richmondunlimited.co.nz to discuss float sponsorship. The parade’s cancellation date is 15 December.
