The duration of a Christmas pageant can vary, but in Adelaide, the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant typically runs from around 9:30 am to about 11:30 am, roughly two hours in total for the parade itself. Actual time can differ slightly from year to year due to the number of floats, pacing, and any temporary delays along the route. Key points about the Adelaide pageant:
- Start time: commonly 9:30 am on the scheduled Saturday in November.
- End time: usually around 11:30 am, with the final floats passing and Father Christmas making appearances as part of the event’s conclusion.
- Route and closures: the parade moves along a defined city route with road closures and detours in place for spectators and participating groups.
- Viewing: crowds often exceed 300,000 people, with prime viewing along the route and at major gathering points like Town Hall and Rundle Mall precincts.
If you’re planning to attend or broadcast the event, check the official pageant site or city transport updates for the exact start/finish times, route details, and any last-minute schedule changes for the year you’re attending.
