Gerringong Lions have been busy preparing for the return of the big Christmas Parade on Saturday (20 December) from 10am.

The parade, sponsored by Kiama Council through The Signature Event Funding Program along with The Gerringong Bowling Club and Bendigo Bank, will leave Michael Cronin Oval and move into Fern St and then turn left into Belinda St and back up behind the Old School Park and back to the Oval.

This will mean some temporary road closures from 9am-11.30am with detours in place. Affected streets will be letterbox-dropped with the details.

Almost 30 floats have signed up, with a line-up of some old favourites as well as new ones.

Floats include Shoalhaven City Pipes and Drums as well as The Kiama Pipe Band, and local sporting teams and businesses.

Excitingly, the Gerringong Lions are also welcoming back our local furry donkey to take part and there will be a a visit from Santa with an opportunity for children to get a photo with him at the end of the parade.

The crowd will be entertained by The Hot Potato Roving Band with the event compared by former Wave FM breakfast host Jade Aroha Tonta.

Any organisations or clubs that haven’t applied to enter this year’s parade, can do so by emailing [email protected]

The final tickets for the Lions’ Xmas Raffle will be on sale and the winner will be drawn following the parade.

Money raised will go to supporting children with the opportunity to attend Outward Bound Australia, an outdoor education program that inspires and empowers children.

Gerringong Lions Support SAHSSI

Over the past four weeks, Gerringong Lions have been collecting items for Supported Accommodation and Homeless Services Shoalhaven Illawarra with a trolley located in Khan’s IGA at Gerringong.

All of the items, generously donated by the community have been boxed and will be delivered to SAHSSI.

Lions have also kicked in cash to purchase extra items. Many thanks to Gerringong IGA for donating the trolley and allowing the items to be collected.