2578 days ago

Healthy Howick Community Expo at the Howick Santa Parade

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

Tomorrow is the BIG Howick Santa Parade day!
Here are some reminders and notes about the day!
COOK STREET
FREE Healthy Howick Community Expo (inside the All Saints' Community Centre)
UXBRIDGE ROAD
On Uxbridge Road we have 4 sports clubs doing a "give it a go" section, where you can give netball, soccer, rugby and cricket a go and win spot prizes! St Johns will also be at the top of Uxbridge Road.
MOORE STREET
Free Pony Rides
Head/Neck/Shoulder massages for 5 mins for $2 donation
Candy Floss
Natural Ice Cream
Hot Rod Show
Live Music
PICTON STREET
Clowns
Face painters
Entertainers
Food
Fashion Show
Little Miss Howick
Dance Troupes
Ice Creams
Free Flags & Balloons
MARKETS
There will be a range of markets in the normal spot
PARKING
Get in early to get good parking and make sure you are not in the parade route as your car will be towed
LOST CHILDREN/PROPERTY
This area will be at EAST FM radio situated outside the Xmas Tent.
PARADE
The parade is roughly from 2.30 - 3.30. Please ensure you are seated before the curbs. Please bring water, sunscreen, hats and a matt to sit on, it looks like it will be hot.
TOILETS
Resthaven funerals has kindly offered their toilets
Parkhill Road x 2 portaloos
Info Centre/Plunket Toilets will be open
Howick Community Church will have their toilets available
Moore Street public toilets will be open (opp dominos)
Fencible Drive bottom carpark x 2 portaloos
All Saints’ Community Centre will be open
RSA AFTER PARTY
For those that have booked tickets this is at the Howick RSA from 3.30 -
BOSUNS INFO
Point to pub run, register by 9am at the pub, transport will take you from the pub at 9.30 to Musick Point.
Live music from 4.30 - 7.30 in Bosuns Bar
MOST IMPORTANTLY
Be patient, enjoy the moment and HAVE FUN!
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

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