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Next date: Saturday, December 05, 2026 | 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM
The most magical day of the year is on its way. Join us Saturday 5 December from 2pm to 6pm for the Christmas Parade & Carnival, Horowhenua's biggest celebration of the festive season.
Watch the streets come alive with floats, music and community groups making their way through town, with Santa making his usual appearance. After the parade, stick around at Levin Domain for an afternoon of food stalls, entertainment, games and live music.
Float and stallholder registrations open now.
Parade Route
The parade route is still being finalised. We’ll update this page with the confirmed route details as soon as they are available.
Levin Domain, Levin, 5510, View Map
Levin Domain , Levin 5510
Free
We would like to hear from those interested in having a float at the Horowhenua Christmas Parade on Saturday 5 December.
The parade will take place from 2pm, weaving through Levin's residential streets. Following the parade, the Christmas Carnival will take place at the Levin Domain.
Registrations will close 10am Friday 6 November 2026.
Register a Christmas Parade Float
We would like to hear from those interested in having a food or market stall at this year’s Christmas Carnival.
This is a fantastic opportunity to promote your business, sell unique arts and crafts, or offer delicious food to a wide audience.
Registrations will close 10am Friday 13 November 2026 or earlier if spaces fill up.
Submit a Stallholder or Food Vendor Request