SAVE THE DATE: Karoonda Christmas Parade

Published 7th November 2025

The magic of Christmas is coming to Karoonda!

Brought to you by the Mallee Business Association with support from Council, this is the perfect family outing to enjoy festive celebrations, food, entertainment, and plenty of Christmas cheer!

  • Date: Saturday, 6 December 2025
  • Time:  From 4:00pm
  • Location: Railway Terraca, Karoonda (with Parade starting on East Terrace and coming along Railway Terrace)

Planning to enter a float in this year’s Christmas Parade?
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM


What's Happening on the Day:

Christmas Parade – 4:00pm

The festivities begin with the Karoonda Christmas Parade, filling the main street with colour, music, and community spirit.

Live music from Strait Up - 5.00pm

FREE Kids Entertainment

A fantastic line-up of free activities for children and families to enjoy:

  • Patsy the Horse
  • Jumping Castle
  • Bungee Jump Trampoline
  • Groovy Bus Amusement Ride
  • Face Painting

Food & Drink Options

Bring your appetite, plenty of delicious options will be available throughout the evening:

  • BYO Drinks Zone!
  • Southern Coffee
  • Croffles & Cones
  • Dee’s Thai Tucker
  • Men’s Shed BBQ
  • Frommy’s Pizza

Parade Route

Click here to view the Christmas Parade route

The 2025 Karoonda Christmas Parade will follow this route:

  • Starting on East Terrace
  • Proceeding to Railway Terrace (main street)
  • Continuing along the main street
  • Finishing at the Council Office towards West Terrace

This route ensures great viewing opportunities all along the main street.


Float Registration

Planning to enter a float in this year’s Christmas Parade?

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM

Once completed, please email your form to events@malleebusiness.org.au by Friday, 21 November 2025.

For further information or assistance, contact Janine on 0407 781 263 or Jen on 0412 320 398.


Temporary Road Closure Notice

Please be advised of the following road closures and traffic restrictions within the District Council of Karoonda East Murray.

Karoonda Christmas Pageant 2025

Road Closure details:

The following roads will be closed to traffic between 3pm and 9pm on Saturday 6 December 2025:

  1. length of the Karoonda Highway between KR Wilson Drive and West Terrace Karoonda between 3pm and 9pm; and
  2. length of East Terrace Karoonda between 3pm and 5pm.