What channel is Christmas Pageant on?
To the families who are watching from the comfort of their own home, the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant will aim to bring the community together across social media platforms through interactive activities and through the live broadcast on Channel Nine.
Where can I watch the Adelaide Christmas Pageant?
A COVID-safe crowd will watch the performance at Adelaide Oval, whilst the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant will be broadcast live on Channel Nine to thousands of homes and to communities around South Australia.
What day is the Christmas pageant on?
Traditionally, the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant is held on the morning of the second Saturday in November where floats, colourful clowns, bands, dancers and other magical characters make their way around the City of Adelaide.
How long is the Adelaide Christmas Pageant?
Since 1933, the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant has marked the traditional start to the festive season in Adelaide, with hundreds of thousands of happy faces lining the 3.2 kilometre route.
How did the credit union Christmas pageant get its name?
The state’s 14 credit unions formed a consortium to stage the event. They provided $2.5 million over 5 years initially and changed the name to the Credit Union Christmas Pageant under which it continues the tradition with credit union staff and invited guests participating.
Is the Christmas pageant on TV in SA?
In recent times it has been televised interstate and locally, and films of the event have been distributed worldwide. This is a revised version of an entry first published in The Wakefield Companion to South Australian History edited by Wilfrid Prest, Kerrie Round and Carol Fort (Adelaide: Wakefield Press, 2001).
Who was the creator of the first Christmas pageant?
The first Christmas Pageant was held during the Great Depression. Created by Sir Edward Hayward (Mr Bill), it featured approximately eight floats, four bands and 200,000 spectators. It ran for around 40 minutes. All participants were staff at John Martins.
When was the first Christmas pageant in Adelaide?
A Christmas pageant in the heart of Adelaide has delighted South Australians since Saturday 18 November 1933, when Edward Hayward, chairman of the John Martin & Co. Ltd department store, blew the whistle to start the first march.
