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2009 Christmas Pageant
Every year, thousands of people line a 3.3 kilometre route in Adelaide`s city centre to welcome the colour and excitement of the Credit Union Christmas Pageant - the traditional herald to the festive season. Families flock to the route early in the morning to join in the Christmas spirit, watch the amazing parade of storybook floats, listen to the marching bands, and to wave at Father Christmas. From humble beginnings of just eight horse drawn floats and four bands, the event has grown so much so that the Credit Union Christmas Pageant now comprises 75 sets including 57 floats, 14 bands, dancing groups, clowns and walking sets. More than 1,700 people will make up the characters, dancers, musicians and drivers in the actual pageant with some 200 other volunteers working behind the scenes and a further 200 police and emergency fire services on hand. First held in 1933, the Credit Union Christmas Pageant is a family event not to be missed. Join in the fun on Saturday 14 November and enjoy the spirit of Christmas and community.
Royal Adelaide Show 2009
Don't miss The Royal Adelaide Show, the 'people's event' that truly offers something for everyone. There's gourmet food and wine tastings; entertainment with bands, dancing, comedy acrobatics; exhibitions and displays; fashion parades; competitions; animals (livestock and pets); a farmyard nursery and animal petting area, and more. Enjoy carnival rides, sideshows, exhibitions and attractions, exquisite handicraft and arts, cookery and wide variety of champion livestock and animals.
It is at the show that rural South Australia and city businesses alike can showcase their best produce, wares and services. The Royal Adelaide Show is South Australia's biggest annual event run by the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia. For further information log onto www.theshow.com.au
Clipsal 500 2009
From The Advertiser 2nd August, 2008
The Clipsal 500 motor sport carnival - South Australia's biggest sporting event - will be held March 19-22 next year (2009), avoiding any clash with other major events.
SA Tourism Alliance chairman Les Penley said the spread of events was excellent. "It now looks like a very balanced program, and Adelaide can look forward to a bumper March in the accommodation and tourism industry," he said. The Clipsal 500 will retain its status as the opening round of the 2009 V8 Supercar Championship.
All Ford day
The annual 'All Ford day' date has been announced. It is Sunday March the 8th 2009, and will be held at Seaview High School.