Santa will be back for the Christmas Parade again this year
The financial future of this much loved event is secure! Organiser Holly Southernwood has been seeking a naming rights sponsor, at $4,000 annually, for some years. Barfoot and Thompson have agreed, with the event to be named Barfoot and Thompson Helensville Christmas Parade. A definite perk of this sponsorship is Barfoot and Thompson’s digital/graphics team, who will produce all the advertising visuals. That area has been a struggle, with different media requiring different formats.
Whilst there will now be no need to consider cancelling due to lack of funding, volunteers are a necessity for the event to meet permit compliance. So, Helensville people, with money taken care of, please consider volunteering for a practical role in making the event a complete success. Volunteer registration will be sought from early October.
With Holly’s advancing years, and now knowing the event can be handed over with funding covered, a group of 2 or 3 (or more) people to work with her to learn the ropes would put the icing on the cake. Please call Holly on 021 488 427, or drop into FIGG, if you are interested.
