Credit Union Christmas Pageant

First held in 1933, this annual Adelaide tradition is regarded as one of the world's great pageants.

On the second Saturday in November, more than 300,000 people will line the 3.3km city street route to watch this famous parade, which heralds the start of another festive season.

From humble beginnings with just eight horse-drawn floats and four bands, the event has grown considerably.

Children across Adelaide eagerly await the Pageant, with the magical parade making the streets of Adelaide come alive with the spirit and joy of Christmas, bringing smiles to spectators of all ages. The Credit Union Christmas Pageant is both an Adelaide institution and an important part of South Australia's event history.

In  2010, the Credit Union Christmas Pageant comprised of 86 sets, including 62 floats, 6 walking sets, 4 choirs, 16 bands, 11 dancing groups, clowns, walking performers and a DJ. More than 2,000 people made up the characters, dancers, musicians and drivers, in what was another brilliant and exciting celebration through the streets of Adelaide.

In 2011, the Credit Union Christmas Pageant will celebrate its 79th anniversary.

The entire South Australian community is invited to bring their biggest smiles and waves as they prepare to welcome Father Christmas and a myriad of floats, walking sets, bands, dancing groups and of course clowns, when this spectacular procession arrives in Adelaide. 

The Credit Union Christmas Pageant is owned and managed by Events South Australia on behalf of the South Australian Government.

The naming rights sponsor is the Credit Union Pageant Company, comprising four leading SA credit unions - People's Choice Credit Union, Community CPS Australia, Credit Union SA and Police Credit Union.

The 2011 Credit Union Christmas Pageant will be held on Saturday 12 November.

For more information, please visit http://www.cupageant.com.au/