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There is so much on at this year’s GFG Alliance After Pageant Fair, organisers have had to bring the start of the Christmas pageant forward an hour.
The GFG Alliance Whyalla Christmas Pageant will start an hour early this year at 4pm, departing from Whitehead Street and finishing at Ada Ryan Gardens for the fair at 5pm.
There is now a full book of entertainment at the after pageant fair with plenty to see, hear, do and enjoy with it all culminating in the spectacular fireworks display at 9.30pm.
You’ll see many of the attractions during the GFG Alliance Whyalla Christmas Pageant starting with the Cirkidz who will light up the pageant, with their energy and artistry, as it winds its way through Whyalla.
Mr Oopy is another fair entertainer who is joining in the pageant on his stilts while community and sporting groups, along with businesses, are quickly filling the starting grid of the pageant.
Joining the Circkidz and Mr Oopy at the fair will be music from popular local band JackDaw along with The 3 Amigos (plus one or maybe two) and the Whyalla Players who will not only be performing on the stage but will also be inviting audience participation for their carol singing.
The Namaste Indian dancers will be roaming the gardens and performing their colourful and hypnotic dances. Mr Oopy, Circkidz and the Namaste dancers will also be conducting workshops for anyone, young or old, to participate in.
Watch out for an assortment of fairies that will be floating around the fair while the D’faces youth art group will be teaching people how to make all sorts of balloon creations.
Other activities for the kids will include pony rides, face painting and jumping castles while there will be a wide range of food and drink to be bought.
Oh, and we can’t forget the jolly man in red, Santa, who will be the highlight of the pageant and a popular figure at the after pageant fair as he mingles with the crowd for pictures with the kids.
Community groups, sporting groups, businesses and entertainers are invited to enter a float of just come along for the walk to entertain the thousands that line the streets each year for this iconic Whyalla event.
To enter a float or register for a stall, go to http://bit.ly/2wRnsVA for the necessary form. The site also includes information on how to apply for a council grant to help with pageant preparation.
The cut-off for registrations is 5pm on Friday, November 17.
The pageant and after party fair are organised by the Whyalla Apex Club in co-operation with the City of Whyalla. Anyone wishing to get involved or help out the hard-working Apex Club members is invited to get in contact via council on 8640 3444.
Pictures - Above right: Cirkidz who will dazzle the crowd with their act. Above: The 3 Amigosa and Mr Oopy.