the farmer's santa christmas parade is an annual event which happen every year at christmas and features a santa.  farmer's is the name of a shop (a bit like john lewis for you brits).

santa isn't actually a farmer.  although he might be.

it was a great rag bag mix up of everything kiwi and christmas

and kezia and i sat for an hour and a half in the blistering sun enjoying the procession as it trundled past

and now by the medium of photos you can enjoy it too

(it's behind you)

my giant poney

there were lots of 'fairies' sprinkled in between the different floats to keep the crowds amused.  it looked like they'd only just found their way back after a rather chaotic halloween party

anyway, if you want to see a few more of the photos have a look here: