Saving the best for last, the man himself – Santa – was on the final float at this year's Southland Santa Parade. “I’m a nearly 70-year-old child,” she beamed from the pavement on Dee St, in Invercargill, as she waited for the annual Southland Santa Parade to begin on Saturday. READ MORE:* Full steam ahead for Southland Santa Parade* Multiple cultures eager to take part in Southland Santa Parade* Floats get polished up for Santa parade in city* Santa Claus is coming to Invercargill - 'the strong winds are blowing him this way'It had been 20 years since she last attended the parade in Invercargill. Kavinda Herath/Stuff Family Works Southland's giant teddy bear float is a regular favourite at the annual Southland Santa Parade. Kavinda Herath/Stuff Southland's migrant community shined during the Santa Parade Saturday, sharing their music and dance with the Southland community.

Source: Stuff November 28, 2020 03:22 UTC