For the last 40 years Santa has visited Normandale on Christmas morning. He’ll be here again this year for visit number 41, spreading his special brand of joy to residents of all ages as he travels our suburb in his sleigh. The parade is a highlight on the local calendar since it began on Christmas Day 1984 under the auspices of the residents’ association.

Santa’s parade begins at 10am on the corner of Poto Road and Stratton Street.

The route is Stratton Street, Cottle Park Drive, down Normandale Road, Poto Road, Pokohiwi Road, Eastview Grove, Pekanga Road, Taka Grove, Christina Grove, up Normandale Road, Poto Road to Wilson and Martin Groves, down Miromiro Road and up Normandale Road where he will visit Pae Ariki Place for the first time and finish at Pekanga Road soon after 11am.

A car with a siren will herald Santa’s approach. Santa will deliver presents while his helpers throw sweets donated by the Normandale Residents’ Association to those waiting near their mailboxes to greet him.

If you would like Santa to deliver a present or want more information about the event, phone Rosemary at 586 4180. Please have presents to her by a week before Christmas Day (which this year falls on a Wednesday).