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2019 Mount Gambier Christmas Parade winners

2019 Mount Gambier Christmas Parade winners
18 November 2019

Compton Primary School's 'Compton's Christmas Message' won the most outstanding entry award at the 2019 NF McDonnell and Sons Mount Gambier Christmas Parade.
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Compton Primary School's 'Compton's Christmas Message' won the most outstanding entry award at the 2019 NF McDonnell and Sons Mount Gambier Christmas Parade.

Thousands of people lined Commercial Street on Saturday 16 November 2019 for the NF McDonnell and Sons Mount Gambier Christmas Parade.

The event celebrated its 60th milestone with a bumper number of entries, including the involvement of 17 local schools.

What a colourful, fantastic Christmas Parade - a huge thank you to all those who participated to make the 60 year anniversary so special.
- City of Mount Gambier Community Events Team Leader Denise Richardson

“The crowd was bigger than ever and the smiling faces and enthusiasm of the children was such a delight to see.”

‘Compton’s Christmas Message’ by Compton Primary School was named most outstanding entry, taking out the top prize of $750.

The entry focused on the importance of spending time with family and friends and spreading Christmas cheer.

“The float featured a display of large photos showcasing the history of the parade and the judges were impressed by the colourful display of Christmas costumes and presents, as well as the singing,” Ms Richardson said.

2019 Category Winners

MOST OUTSTANDING ENTRY - $750

Compton Primary School – ‘Compton’s Christmas Message’

BEST CHRISTMAS THEME - $500

Morris and mates – ‘Naughty Elves’

BEST SCHOOL ENTRY - $500

St Martins Lutheran College – ‘King of the Jungle’

BEST CLUB OR COMMUNITY ORGANISATION ENTRY - $250

Mount Gambier Karting Club – ‘Racing towards Christmas’

OPEN CATEGORY - $250

Mount Gambier and Districts Maternity/Pediatric Unit – ‘Special delivery baby of Mary’

BEST THEMED BAND - $250

Geelong West Brass Band

ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD - $250

Moorak Primary School and Pre-School – ‘Reuse before you recycle’

BEST NON-CITY ENTRY - $500

Nangwarry Primary School – ‘Santa’s Workshop’

BEST RECYCLED RESOURCES ENTRY - $250 (Donated by Community Action Sustainability Group)

Recycled Runway – ‘Night amongst the stars’


Media contact: City of Mount Gambier Communications Officer Ashlea Watson on(08) 8721 2577 or awatson@mountgambier.sa.gov.au

2019 NF McDonnell and Sons Mount Gambier Christmas Parade