The Winter Magic Festival Grand Parade
The Grand Paradeis a highlight of the Winter Magic Festival with over 500 colourful participants celebrating the winter solstice and the rich, diverse mountains community. The parade is a people-only parade.
Enter the Grand Parade
Local community groups are encouraged to apply. Colourful costumes (warm ones), props and large puppets are the order of the day.
Not part of a group? No problem. We welcome you to enter as an individual or as a family. Or why not join the legendary Tom the Pom's DRUMMING & SAMBA parade group? Tom the Pom, aka Tom Harding, is a performer with an international reputation having worked with many of the world's largest festivals. You'll learn a few simple yet beautiful rhythms at Tom the Pom’s pre-parade workshop and then join the troupe in the parade. Tom the Pom's DRUMMING & SAMBA never fails to be a lively and passionate part of the parade. Instruments are provided. FREE of Charge!
For further information on participating in the parade, and to complete an online application form click here: