The Christmas spirit flowed through out the Bundaberg CBD on Thursday evening as the community came out to enjoy the spectacular Pageant of Lights.
Thousands took to the main street enjoying the dazzling display of over 60 floats.
Carinbundi Foundation float shares the magic
One of the popular community floats in the procession was the Carinbundi Foundation float.
Carinbundi Foundation Community Relations Manager Tina Marshall said the organisation’s clients and families who attended the Pageant of Lights had a terrific time sharing in the Christmas spirit with the community.
“At Christmas time it doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from or what abilities you have, everyone can share in the joy of the season,” Tina said.
“Our theme was a simple one – a happy, merry and bright Christmas for all.
“In the weeks leading up to the Pageant our clients worked together to come up with our theme and to shop for and make all the decorations.”
Carinbundi client Luke said he loved how so many people came out to see the parade.
“Yes, we all helped to make decorations for the van in our art program,” Luke said.
“It was exciting waiting in the line for our turn to go.
“There were just so many happy people waving at us as we went past.
“It was great to see everybody having fun.”
Winning parade entries
Open Christmas Entry: Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service Oral Health Bundaberg
Community/Club Group: Rum City Vintage Machinery Club
School/Youth/Church Group: Oakwood State School
WBHHS Oral Health Bundaberg walking group entry
Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service Oral Health Bundaberg didn’t enter a float but participated as a walking group.
Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service Oral Health Bundaberg dental assistant Beverley McAllister said the group’s parade theme was tooth fairies are here to help everyone to remember to brush their teeth.
“All staff came up with their own costumes and its was funded by those that entered,” Beverley said.
“Those that were in the parade had the best time and loved being a part of such a great event.
“It’s good for us to be seen in a fun way as part of the Bundaberg community.
“We are proud of the work we do; it is also a great moral boost at the end of the year to come together as a team and participate in an event that brings so much joy to the Bundaberg region.”
Oakwood State School Australian Christmas beach theme
Students from Oakwood State School dressed in their Christmas best and waved to the community from an Australian beach themed float.
Beach balls, buckets and spades with thongs, adorned their display with twinkling fairy and coloured lights.
Rum City Vintage Machinery Club’s float reflects hobby
Rum City Vintage Machinery Club’s pageant theme was based on the group’s hobby of collecting, restoring, exhibiting and demonstrating vintage machinery and memorabilia.
Rum City Vintage Machinery Club President Neville Mundt said the club’s inspiration was the pleasure our members get not only for themselves, but in seeing the pleasure it brings to the public, especially the children and elderly.
“For us the pageant ran very smoothly and was a delight to see the crowd so excited,” Neville said.
“We don’t participate in events to win prizes, we enter because we enjoy doing it and enjoy seeing the crowds enjoying it.”
For plenty more festive fun view the full Christmas program here.
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