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Article: Early arrival advised for Santa Parade

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November 23, 1996
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People visiting central Christchurch tomorrow for the annual McDonald's Santa Parade are urged to arrive early to ensure a good vantage point.

The parade will begin at 2pm from Moorhouse Avenue, before moving along Colombo Street on the way to Park Terrace, the Christchurch City Council's events marketing co-ordinator, Michael Braithwaite, said yesterday.

``We're expecting a huge turnout for the parade, so people should arrive early to get a good spot.'' All city council car-parking buildings will be open tomorrow for the parade. Some roads will close and motorists heading north are urged to find an alternative route through the city. The parade, which attracted more than 100,000 people last ...

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