The Wairoa Christmas Parade and Market are tuning up for a spectacular ‘Music Through the Decades’ celebration, where vintage beats, local flair, and plenty of festive cheer will set the main street alive.

Scheduled for Saturday, December 13, this year's theme celebrates all music and how it has evolved over the years.  Jingle bells will meet jukebox hits as Wairoa gears up for its Christmas celebration.

The community fun day will feature a main street market showcasing local wares and food stalls from 9am, followed by the Christmas Parade at 2pm.

Already 30 stalls are registered for the market morning, and over a dozen registrations have been received for the Christmas float parade. The event will also feature five performing acts.

To register for the float parade or market stall space, please head to Council’s website, Wairoa Christmas Celebration 2025 | Wairoa District Council

Christmas celebrations also include the Mayor’s Christmas senior citizens’ morning tea.

Scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, at the War Memorial Hall, the popular event will start at 10am. 

Hosted by His Worship the Mayor, Craig Little, the festive event is for all senior citizens throughout the Wairoa district. 

Mayor Little said the morning tea is a great occasion to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of senior citizens within our community, and he hopes to see kaumātua from across the district attend. 

25 November 2025

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