Oamaru does Christmas the old-fashioned way.
The pipe band plays its part in the parad
Women's Institute members get into the festive spirit.
Tanisha Fifita at the head of the Tongan Community float.
Lego makes an appearance on the Toy Library float.
Children try to get a closer look at Santa during the Oamaru Christmas Parade on Saturday.
Santa waves to the crowd at the Oamaru Christmas Parade.
The Office Products Depot float was one of the brighter in the parade.
The big guy in red arrives in Oamaru on Saturday.
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Photos by Andrew Ashton; prints available from otagoimages.co.nz.
