The man behind the "redneck" themed Santa Parade float has no plans to stash his Confederate flag away ahead of Nelson's Christmas parade this Saturday. READ MORE:* Richmond Santa parade features 'Redneck Xmas' float sporting Confederate flag* Lions Club decision to wear blackface at Hawera Community Parade 'not racist'* Confederate flag just a 'part of American history'* Confederate flag supporters rise up to defend embattled symbolSUPPLIED James and the crew behind his Rednek Christmas float for the Richmond parade. Nelson Santa parade director Mark Soper declined to comment on James' float and whether it would be an acceptable entry for Sunday's parade. SUPPLIED The Glen James Jewellers float in the Richmond Santa Parade sparked controversy by proudly displaying the Confederate Flag. Ross Giblin Victoria University professor Dolores Janiewski said in the US, the Confederate flag meant racism and white supremacy.

Source: Stuff November 26, 2018 04:41 UTC