A glorious sunny day welcomed Santa and a bumper Whanganui Christmas Parade on Saturday.
And a big crowd turned out to see a mind-boggling array of floats - some traditonal, some quirky - make their way along Victoria Avenue.
The new-look parade, organised by Mainstreet Whanganui, was a big hit and the perfect way to start the festive season.
Watch out for a report in Monday's Chronicle.