ADELAIDE'S buzzing for Christmas, and it's not just the jingling bells - there's a new 'Bee Merry' float joining the famous 92nd National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant tomorrow.
The sweet little bee-themed mini float, winner of the 2024 Mini Float Competition, will zip through the pageant, certainly giving Father Christmas a run for his money.
Since 1933, the National Pharmacies pageant has been kicking off Christmas each year, drawing crowds as loyal as they are large.
Last year's event saw over 320,000 fans cheer, wave, and maybe elbow each other for a spot behind the famous 'Blue Honour Line' which was painted on the street in 1958 to ensure everyone could view the event.
But it's not just about waving floats through; this event is an extravaganza with 8,000 costumes, 300 clowns and elves, 170 moving theatrical sets, dance troupes galore, marching bands, choirs, and even four police horses.
Father Christmas, after winding through the streets, will make his grand finale at Rundle Mall.
He'll pass by Beehive Corner and head to the Gawler Place canopy, where he'll deliver his holiday message, likely urging Adelaide to "bee merry", to the delight of kids, clowns, and anyone who wants their fill of the Christmas buzz.
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