Adelaide Christmas Pageant 2025 🎄 | 93rd Annual Parade through the City

Step into the festive magic of Adelaide as we bring you the full experience of the 93rd annual Adelaide Christmas Pageant! 📍 Filmed live from the heart of Adelaide’s city centre, this parade is the largest of its kind in Australia and kicks off the festive season with colour, music, floats and joyful community spirit. What to expect in this video: The procession of floats and performers weaving through Adelaide’s tram network streets (which, like Melbourne, means no huge helium balloons due to the overhead power lines). A rich piece of tradition: the pageant has its origins in the depths of the Great Depression (first held in 1933) as a way to bring hope and joy back to the city. Lots of atmosphere for you to soak in—the sounds, the crowd, the magic of early-November in South Australia. Why this is special: The unique setting: Because Adelaide has a tram network and lots of overhead lines, the floats are carefully designed to fit. So you’ll notice a different aesthetic compared with some parade broadcasts overseas. A celebration of community: From kids chalking the street to bands, clowns, dancers and thousands of participants, the pageant is a real grassroots, people-centric event. Whether you’re watching from afar or checking in from here, thanks for joining us!