The 2025 Parkes Christmas Parade starts at 6pm in Short St on Friday, 5 December.
The Parade and Carnival have been running for nine years, since 2017, however the Apex Club did co-ordinate Christmas functions prior to that. Each year the parade and carnival are organised by the Parkes Action Club which is a group of volunteers raising money for local children.
It’s expected most of the schools will participate in the Parade as well as many businesses. Previous parade winners McPhersons are sure to be there to reclaim their Parade crown from The Fergie Group.
There will be a prize for the best commercial float and also school participation.
There will be approximately 30 local stalls in the Carnival in Cook Park featuring the wealth of talent from across the Parkes Shire. Jo Burke will be selling her beautiful sewing, Parkes Potters will have their wares on display. Spuddy Buddy will be one of the many food vendors along with the Rotary BBQ.
The Parkes Action Club would like to thank participants for supporting the Parade and Carnival over the years. More details on the Action Club Facebook page.