{"id":97517,"date":"2023-10-17T12:57:59","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T02:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.fiveaa.com.au\/?p=97517"},"modified":"2023-10-17T12:58:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T02:28:02","slug":"the-national-pharmacies-christmas-pageant-is-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.fiveaa.com.au\/events\/the-national-pharmacies-christmas-pageant-is-back\/","title":{"rendered":"The National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant Is Back"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, we\u2019re telling you why\u2026 \u2018cause Santa Claus is coming to town. And really, that can only mean one thing &#8211; The <a href=\"https:\/\/pubads.g.doubleclick.net\/gampad\/clk?id=6398962772&amp;iu=\/7426\">2023 Nation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pubads.g.doubleclick.net\/gampad\/clk?id=6398962772&amp;iu=\/7426\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">al Pharm<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pubads.g.doubleclick.net\/gampad\/clk?id=6398962772&amp;iu=\/7426\">acies Christmas Pageant<\/a> is right around the corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s right, the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant will be decking the streets of Adelaide for its 91st year on Saturday, November 4. Bringing unforgettable Christmas magic and joy throughout the CBD. It\u2019s truly a magical day for every Adelaidean from the young to the old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Super excited about the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant? Rightfully so, after all, it\u2019s one of the most joyous days on every South Aussie\u2019s calendar. The Southern Hemisphere\u2019s largest public parade (big flex by us), the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant marks the official welcoming of Father Christmas to Australia with plenty of Chrissy cheer to go around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Father Christmas is always greeted by over 300,000 eagar spectatars and joining him is a cast of thousands including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3,000 pageant participants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>270 clowns and elves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>33 dance groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over 160 moving theatrical sets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 police horses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7 choirs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>18 bands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/pubads.g.doubleclick.net\/gampad\/clk?id=6398962772&amp;iu=\/7426\">2023 National Pharmacies Christmas P<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pubads.g.doubleclick.net\/gampad\/clk?id=6398962772&amp;iu=\/7426\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">ageant<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday, November 4 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where:<\/strong> The 2023 National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant will start at South Terrace and travel throughout the city. Father Christmas will greet the people of South Australia at the Adelaide Town Hall. Full route details can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/pubads.g.doubleclick.net\/gampad\/clk?id=6395979582&amp;iu=\/7426\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Entry:<\/strong> Entry is free but you\u2019ll need to get there early to secure a good spot, unless you win a spot in one of our many competitions. Tune into FIVEAA across the day to find out how you can win.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, we\u2019re telling you why\u2026 \u2018cause Santa Claus is coming to town. And really, that can only mean one thing &#8211; The 2023 National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant is right around the corner. 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