Media Release

Northern Territory Government

Department of Tourism and Hospitality Community spirit set to shine bright at the Darwin Christmas Pageant

31 October 2024

The Northern Territory Government and City of Darwin are excited to announce the pageant route and program for this year’s A Very Darwin Christmas Pageant on Saturday, 16 November from 5:30pm.

The Pageant route commences at Knuckey Street on the Esplanade, the floats will parade down Cavenagh Street, down Bennett Street, and finish at Herbert Street.

The 2024 Christmas Pageant is set to shine even brighter because of the Darwin community’s incredible spirit and involvement. There are a record number of floats and schools participating in the Christmas Pageant this year, with over 50 floats and 11 schools set to spread Christmas cheer through Darwin city.

This year’s pageant will feature more entertainment for the entire family, roaming performances throughout Smith Street Mall and within the parade, more delicious food options throughout the city, improved accessibility areas and ample free parking.

A Very Darwin Christmas Pageant will kick off at the new time of 5.30pm, with the Lord Mayor’s Lighting of the Christmas tree programmed for 7pm – so attendees can spend less time in the heat, and more time soaking up and spreading Christmas cheer.

A Very Darwin Christmas Pageant marks the beginning of the festive season in our beautiful, tropical city. Local retailers and hospitality businesses will be encouraged and supported to ensure their shopfronts and venues are dressed and ready for the thousands of extra people in the city on pageant day.

For more information on this year’s pageant, please visit the website: www.averydarwinchristmas.com.au [http://www.averydarwinchristmas.com.au/]

Quotes attributed to Jo Smallacombe, Executive Director Activate Darwin:

“A Very Darwin Christmas Pageant is such a fantastic Territory event and it’s amazing to see so many community groups, schools, sporting clubs and organisations get involved this year.

“We’ve already seen some truly unique concepts for this year’s floats, and we think pageant goers will be really excited to see some of the new floats and critters making their pageant debut.

“It’s a great excuse for locals to have a night out after the event and spread Christmas cheer by visiting some of the local cafes, restaurants and bars open in Darwin city.”

Quote attributed to the City of Darwin Lord Mayor, Kon Vatskalis.

“We are thrilled to once again partner with the Northern Territory Government on the A Very Darwin Christmas Pageant which gets bigger and better every year.

“It’s wonderful to see a record number of floats and schools participating, and I am excited to see them sing, dance and walk through the city for everyone to enjoy.

“The Christmas Pageant kickstarts a fantastic range of Christmas events in our city, and I encourage everyone to make the most of what our vibrant and colourful city has to offer at this time of year.

“Christmas is a time for everyone to come together and celebrate the magic of a top end festive season.

“Merry Christmas everyone!"

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