COMMERCIAL Street was alive with colour and excitement on Saturday as thousands of spectators gathered for the 2025 AAM Timber Mount Gambier Christmas Parade, bringing festive cheer to the heart of the city.<\/p>\n
Council extends its heartfelt thanks to the community, schools, businesses and volunteers whose creativity and enthusiasm made the event a success.<\/p>\n
City of Mount Gambier Community Events Team Leader Xarnia Keding said it was wonderful to see the incredible effort participants put into their entries. The floats looked fantastic and the joy on children\u2019s faces was priceless,\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe roving Aviators and Whacky Mac added extra fun, engaging with the crowd between floats and keeping the atmosphere lively,\u201d Ms Keding said.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s parade featured 53 entries competing for prizes judged on energy and engagement, creativity and overall effort.<\/p>\n
Parade judge Cr Sonya Mezinec said the judging panel was particularly impressed with the vibrant decorations, colour and enthusiasm displayed by participants.<\/p>\n
2025 Parade Award Winners<\/p>\n
Most Outstanding Entry – $750<\/p>\n
Arleyukes and Friends<\/p>\n
Best Christmas Theme – $500<\/p>\n
Candy Cane Lane – Mount Gambier Calisthenics College<\/p>\n
Best School Entry – $500<\/p>\n
Mil Lelf on a Shelf – Mil Lel Primary School<\/p>\n
Best Club or Community Organisation – $250<\/p>\n
Jumanji Jungle Christmas – Dream to Create<\/p>\n
Open Category – $250<\/p>\n
Jesus You\u2019re My Superhero – St Martins Lutheran College<\/p>\n
Best Live Band – $250<\/p>\n
RSL Blue Lake Highland Pipe Band<\/p>\n
Encouragement Award – $250<\/p>\n
Home for the Christmas Holidays with Bluey – The Property Co SA<\/p>\n
Best Non-City Entry – $250<\/p>\n
Santa\u2019s Wonderful Workshop – Allendale East Area School<\/p>\n
People\u2019s Choice Award – $250<\/p>\n
Santa\u2019s Speedsters \u2013 Mount Gambier Karting Club<\/p>\n
All prize money was generously donated by AAM Timber.<\/p>\n
Watch the AAM Timber Mount Gambier Christmas Parade replay on the City of Mount Gambier Facebook page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
COMMERCIAL Street was alive with colour and excitement on Saturday as thousands of spectators gathered for the 2025 AAM Timber Mount Gambier Christmas Parade, bringing festive cheer to the heart of the city. Council extends its heartfelt thanks to the community, schools, businesses and volunteers whose creativity and enthusiasm made the event a success. City […]<\/p>\n