Christmas is creeping around the corner so bring the kids into town this afternoon for the Tropical Christmas Santa Parade through town starting from the Constitution Park at 4.30pm.

Santa’s Sleigh, ninja turtles, Tamure Fitness dancers, Disney characters Olaf, Anna, Elsa, Mickey and Minnie, Shrek and Fiona, the Puaikura Fire Brigade and community groups are participating in the float parade to spread Christmas cheer.

The CITC Main Store and the Vodafone outlet will both open tonight until 6pm for late night shopping. Food stalls will also be available at the main store car park area.

Tomorrow is Vonnia’s Warehouse Mystery Day, and rock up to Fave Designs wearing a Christmas themed outfit in store to get all day discounts and specials.

This coming Saturday, the Tropical Christmas Santa will be on tour at the CITC Supermarket, Punanga Nui Market, CITC Main Store, Foodland, Island Craft Store, Vonnia’s Store, Vonnia’s Warehouse and The Bond Store. The Island Craft store will have a Bonanza Day from 11am - 1pm.

Take the family to a musical treat on Sunday, December 18 at the National Auditorium for the Korero O Te Orau - Kinura Tapunui Music Festival.