Creative joy in Inglewood

With a theme of 'Joy To The World', this year's Inglewood Lions Christmas will be bigger and better than ever, says Lions member Pat Julian.

Float registrations are already rolling in, and Inglewood Lions Club is looking forward to lots of very creative floats. Pat adds that while registering for the parade is preferable, floats that decide to join in on the day will not be turned away.

The floats will parade through the town on Saturday, December 12 from midday.

Pat says it will be a festive occasion as there is set to be a Christmas carnival in town from 10am.

"We will have stalls offering great gift ideas throughout the main street, all the retail shops will be open and there will also be a 30-piece jazz band performing on the street."

Pat says the occasion will be the perfect opportunity to support the Inglewood Community Shop local promotion, which has been funded by TET and run by Inglewood First.

By spending $10 at any Inglewood retailer you go into the draw to win a Christmas tree full of presents and a $1000 shopping voucher.

"Why not shop for Christmas gifts while enjoying the parade," Pat says. He invites organisations outside Inglewood to enter floats or displays. Floats assemble near the train track across from Hammer Hardware Inglewood. Judging is between 11 and 11.30am.

For information phone Pat, (06) 756 7590.