The VIP Frames & Trusses Christmas Show Parade is a festival style event, with entertainment, an amusement park, displays, a Christmas market, food vendors and a gorgeous parade at 2 PM
Come and make a whole day of it. Bring a picnic or buy food there, there is something for everyone!
Entry is FREE!
The gates will open at 11 AM. Free parking access is via the Hayton Road entrance.
If you prefer not to drive, try catching the free Santa Express!
WHEN?
Sunday, December 6, 2026
11 AM - 4:30 PM
WHERE?
Canterbury Agricultural Park
The Showgrounds
TRANSPORT?
Santa Express
Bentley Coachlines
CAR PARK LOCATION & MAP
FREE PARKING
ENTRANCE-
HAYTON ROAD
See Event map for Disability parking locations
Canterbury Agricultural Park (The Showgrounds)
Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ
Event Map 2025 - Updated map coming in 2026
Schedule
11 AM - Gates Open with 2 Entertainment stages, Amusement rides, Displays, a Christmas market, Food vendors and more
2 PM - Parade starts
4:30 PM - Finish
Santa Express
Catch the Santa Express provided for free by Bentley Coachlines from one of the 3 following locations:
We’re proud to be associated with these organisations & brands who support your parade.
