Led by the combined Dannevirke and Levin Brass Bands, the parade headed north up High St with the Ruahine Ramblerz marching team in step. An impressive display of firefighting equipment and damaged vehicles earned Fire and Emergency NZ - Dannevirke Volunteer Fire Brigade runner-up in the Most Original Float category along with Holmes Trucks.
Bernard Barnes from Feilding brought along his steam traction engine which had a good response from the crowd.
A visitor from Feilding, Bernard Barnes, brought his steam traction engine and vintage tractor to add variety and this continued for the 40 minutes the parade took to pass. Tararua District councillor Steve Wallace interviewed most of the float drivers to add some interest for the crowd.
Property Brokers had a 'guest' from Paw Patrol for their entry.
Te Rehunga Hall was named the Best Christmas Themed Float for the Dannevirke Christmas Parade 2024.
There were some amazing creations featuring lots of colour and structures hosting dozens of children and adults from a great number of groups.
The Lions Father Christmas float at the Dannevirke Christmas Parade.
Dannevirke Lions had spruced up Santa’s sleigh which was the one which everyone under the age of 7 particularly wanted to see and they were not disappointed.
