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2011 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 12th of November and enjoy the spirit of Christmas and community.
Royal Adelaide Show 2011
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 Starts 2nd of September 2011.
Clipsal 500 2012
From The Advertiser 20th August, 2011
Next year's Clipsal 500 Adelaide motorsport carnival will be held from March 1-4 next year(2012).
The early date - the race has been run in late March - suggests it could regain its place as the first event of the V8 Supercar Chanmpionship for 2012. Other dates of the championship are yet to be announced. South Australian Motor Sport Board chief executive Mark Warren said confirming the date seven months ahead was a bonus for fans, corporate guests and sponsors.