Handy Tips
It's one of the biggest days of the year. Here are some handy tips to ensure your visit to the Credit Union Christmas Pageant is a breeze!
Before you make your way to town, study the Pageant route so you know where to go when you arrive.
Take a list of the Pageant floats with you, (or get a Pageant program from your nearest Credit Union Survival Site), and count down to the exciting arrival of Father Christmas!
To get the best spots, you'll need to arrive early. Make sure you bring some drinks and munchies (especially for the children), and locate the nearest toilets.
The Blue Honour Line is a Pageant tradition, and the key to a successful and safe event. Please make sure that you stay behind the blue line, to give our performers plenty of room, and for everyone's safety.
Make sure the little people get the best seats in the house (right at the kerb), and adults please stand at the back.
If you wish to sit while watching the Credit Union Christmas Pageant, bring rugs, cushions or low chairs (some folding chairs can interfere with other people's view of the Pageant). If you do set up a chair, make sure you leave room for the children. They don't take up much room, but are the Pageant's biggest fans, and deserve the best view.
Take lots of water with you: take a cooler bag, or freeze some water bottles the night before.
The Credit Union Survival Sites are also located along the route. Visit them for route and Pageant information, sunscreen, water and assistance with lost children. You can get a name badge from one of the sites to write your mobile number and pin it on your child for easy contact should they get lost. Alternatively write your mobile number on your child's forearm with a washable ink.
Make sure you dispose of any litter in the bins provided to keep Adelaide's streets clean and tidy.
Arrange a meeting spot in case any of your group gets lost, as the city is filled with big crowds of excited people on Pageant day.
Enjoy some time in our beautiful city after the event. There are many wonderful places to eat and shop. Or if you are from interstate check out our travel centre in person or on line (link) to see what is available. Lots to choose!
Be one of the first to visit Father Christmas at the Magic Cave in David Jones after the event.
Above all, we expect to see both adults and children line the Pageant route with their widest smiles, ready to give Father Christmas a big wave as he makes his way through Adelaide spreading Christmas cheer!
Don't forget to apply plenty of sunscreen before you go out in the sun to allow it time to protect your skin, and make sure you re-apply throughout the day. Remember, you can still get burnt, even if it is cloudy and overcast.
If it's warm, be sun smart and wear sensible, light coloured, cool clothing, and a hat. Cancer Council SA recommends protecting the skin in five ways when the UV level is 3 and above:
> Slip on sun protective clothing.
> Slop on SPF 30+ broad spectrum sunscreen.
> Slap on a shady hat that protects the face, neck and ears.
> Seek shade, particularly over the middle of the day when UV is highest.
> Slide on close fitting sunglasses.
Route Map
