Orewa New World Santa Parade 2025

4.30PM Start

Facebook Event Details

CAR PARKING & ROAD CLOSURES

Saturday 29 November 2025 / Rain Date: Sunday 30 November 2025

Road Closures:

  • 8am-6pm: Alice and Edward Ave: Closed 8am-2pm (Residents Only) / 2-6pm Closed to All Traffic
  • 4-6pm: Florence Ave and Hibiscus Coast Highway (from West Hoe Road to Centreway Road)
  • ***NOTE: From 3-6pm: Cars will be towed if parked on the Closed Roads: Florence Ave and Hibiscus Coast Highway***

Parking:

  • Parking will be available at Western Reserve, with entry via Centreway Road (weather permitting and subject to dry ground conditions).
  • We encourage everyone to walk or carpool where possible.
  • Please do not park in the Supermarket Carparks.
  • Please park respectfully and avoid blocking driveways or accessways.
  • Plan ahead. Stay on to enjoy the Rotary Christmas Carnival till 7pm with food trucks and amusement rides.

PAPER PLUS COLOURING COMPETITION

Download Here – Colouring Competition

DROP-OFF TO PAPER PLUS OREWA, MOANA AVE, TO DISPLAY IN THE WINDOW!

  • Age Groups: 7 & under, 8–13 years
  • Prize: 1 × $100 Paper Plus Orewa prize Pack per age group / Entries: 1 entry per person
  • Entries must be submitted by 5:00 pm, Sunday 30 November 2025 to Paper Plus Orewa Store.
  • Winners will be drawn on Monday 1 December 2025. Voting: Winners will be chosen by Paper Plus Orewa staff.

BEST VIEWING FOR THE PARADE

Along Forence Ave (by Hillary Square and The Coffee Club) along the Hibiscus Coast Highway between Florence Ave and Orewa Surf Club Carpark.
MAP

PARADE ROUTE AND SAFETY

  • The Parade Route is 1.1km long and takes approximately 1 hour to pass any given point – click here to view MAP
  • Honour Line – A safety line will be painted along the Parade route.  The Police and Event Organisers ask that all Parade spectators stay behind the line while watching the Parade!
  • The Parade starts at 4.30pm, from corner of Alice Ave / Florence Ave (Hibiscus Coast Matters) and turns right along HBC to the Orewa Surf Club Carpark.
  • The Rotary Christmas Carnival will be at the Orewa Surf Club Carpark from 3-7pm with amusement rides and food trucks.

All Float Participants are required to follow (and have agreed to) the 2025 Orewa New World Participation Health and Safety Plan. To view a copy – click here

 

 

SANTA PARADE INFO

The Orewa New World Santa Parade is the biggest parade north of the bridge, bursting with fun, colour and festive surprises! This annual community favourite brings the whole town together to welcome the season with dazzling floats, lively marching bands, playful characters, and of course, Santa himself. It’s a fantastic way for local businesses, clubs, schools and teams to shine in front of thousands of spectators.

The annual Orewa New World Santa Parade kicks off at 4:30 PM from Florence Ave, makes its way along the Hibiscus Coast Highway, and concludes at the Orewa Beach Reserve car park next to the Orewa Surf Club. Special thanks to Rotary Club Orewa – Millwater for putting on the entertainment at the end of the Santa parade. The Rotary Christmas Carnival: 3-7pm. For more details – click here

Follow the Facebook event page for full details – click here

Thank you to our Sponsors New World Orewa and Hibiscus and Bays Local Board for making this community event possible.

ROTARY CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL

Make an afternoon of it thanks to Rotary Club of Orewa-Millwater.
We’re delighted to have the Rotary Christmas Carnival happening on Saturday, 29 November from 3–7pm at the Orewa Reserve Carpark.
It’s the perfect way to entertain the family both before and after the Orewa New World Santa Parade.
The Rotary Christmas Carnival runs in conjunction with the Orewa New World Santa Parade — double the fun, all in one festive afternoon!

FLOAT PARTICIPATION

Float Registrations are now closed (31/10/25) Please READ 2025 Float Regulation Information

Contact: Destination Orewa Office on admin@orewabeach.co.nz

CHILDREN PARTICIPATION

Santa Parade Costume Form

Santa Parade Costume Participation Form

Child's name(Required)
Gender(Required)
Please enter a number from 4 to 15.
Children 4-6 years
Costume(Required)
Child Sizing
Parent/Guardian's Name(Required)
Address(Required)
Adult Costume(Required)
Instructions on Day:(Required)
Meet at Hibiscus Coast Presbyterian Church from 2pm (by 3pm latest) to change into costume. Face painting optional (not professional). Wear shorts and a singlet under your costume — the parade finishes at the Orewa Surf Club. *A parent/guardian must stay with their child/children 7 years and under. Costumes are hired, so please take care of them. Stay at the church until walking to the Harcourts Carpark at 3:50pm. The parade starts 4:30pm, and costume wearers will walk with Sammy the Train in the first section of parade. After the parade, return costumes to the Blue Car in the Surf Club Carpark and ensure children are collected promptly.
I have read the 2025 Orewa New World Santa Parade Participant Information Health and Safety(Required)

Contact:
Ramona Stratful, Santa Parade Coordinator
09 426 2638
admin@orewabeach.co.nz