Name: Browns Bay Christmas Parade & Market
Start: 2025-12-06T07:00:00+13:00
Location: Beach Front Ln, Browns Bay, Auckland 0630, New Zealand

Mark up your calendars and come along for a magical day of Christmas cheer in the heart of our seaside town.
Phoenix Plaza in the town centre will come alive with bands, Christmas carols, and festive favourites from 2pm. Little ones will be enchanted by roaming entertainers, while the arts and crafts market stalls will offer beautiful gifts and treats from 3pm. Perfect for ticking off your Christmas list.
At 5pm sharp, gather with family and friends to experience the joy of our Christmas Parade! Watch as a dazzling array of floats, entertainers, bands, dancers, and colourful characters fill the streets with festive spirit. It’s a community celebration not to be missed and the perfect way to make lasting Christmas memories.
Parade Route:
The parade begins at the northern end of Beach Front Lane (Marine Centre and Police Station), loops through the town centre via Beach Front Lane, Anzac Road, Glen Road, and Bute Road, before returning to its starting point around 6pm.
Please do not all congregate in Beach Front Lane! The parade route is longe and there's heaps of space for everyone to get a great view and lollies.
Parking & Road Closures:
Please consider using public transport or carpooling. If you are driving, park outside the town centre as some streets will be closed between 2pm and 7pm. Clyde Road will remain open to vehicles, and can be accessed via Inverness Road. There is no access from Anzac, Bute, Valley or Browns Bay Roads after 2pm.
Stallholders:
Email [email protected] No food stalls accepted.
This is a FREE community event, proudly brought to you by our wonderful Browns Bay businesses with funding from Hibiscus & Bays Local Board and Safe Drive Vehicle Testing. Be sure to support our fantastic local businesses while you’re visiting town.
✨ Come along and celebrate the magic of Christmas with us. Browns Bay is the place to be this festive season! ✨
⚠️ Beware of scams:
There will be no streaming or online viewing of this event. Do not respond to any approaches for market stalls. The only way to book a stall is to email [email protected]
Enter a Float:
Entering a float in the parade is FREE. You could WIN a $500 gift voucher for best float for you to treat your crew in Browns Bay. Please complete the Float Application Form and the Indemnity Form which are at https://brownsbay.org.nz/enter-a-float-in-the-christmas-parade/ and email them to [email protected] by 31 October 2025. All participants must adhere to the float regulations.