Well its December, no turning back now, the man in red will be here before we know it.

With weather in the Bay expected to reach a high of 21 degrees, what better way to enjoy the weekend than some Christmas festivities.

Today there will be plenty of Christmas cheer with three parades on today, the Trustpower Christmas Parade, Seeka Te Puke Float Parade and Lions Club Katikati Christmas Parade.

The annual Trustpower Christmas Parade, at 11am, will see downtown Tauranga come alive in celebration of the start of the Christmas season.

Expected to be another success, the parade will have tones of activities including family entertainment, bands, marching teams, acrobatic groups, fairy tale characters, vintage vehicles and colourful community floats.

Santa will join in the celebration with his new float with his most trusted reindeer at the end of the parade, and he has invited many of his friends to join him, so watch out for Batman, the Joker, Elsa, Alice and The Mad Hatter, Cinderella, Belle and many more.

There will also be giveaways during the parade and you can join Santa and all the characters on the waterfront after the parade.

The parade runs from Devonport Road on 2nd Avenue down to the Harrington Street intersection on The Strand.

The Little Entertainment Company will be on the waterfront at the conclusion of the parade with rides and bouncy castles, shaved ice and other treats until 2pm.

The Seeka Te Puke Float Parade is going to be huge today as well, and this year the parade will be 'car' theme.

In 1967, 50 years ago Te Puke born Denny Hulme won the Formula One World Championship.

Te Puke are celebrating his life and achievements this year with the theme of their Christmas parade dedicated to him.

Prizegiving will be outside the post office at 1.30pm and the parade also includes a Multicultural Food Festival with food and fundraising from local community groups.

The Lions Club of Katikati is holding the Katikati Christmas Parade along the Main Street starting from Earl Drive at 3pm, with Santa arriving in a traditional reindeer-led sleigh.

The parade will be followed by ‘Santa in the Park' at Moore Park at the conclusion of the parade, featuring entertainment, bouncy castles and games for the kids as well as food and quick fire raffles until 6pm.

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Balmoral Kilties Welcomes ladies to join this great sport for fun, friendship & fitness. Age 30+. For more info ph Coach Anita 07 5788996 or 02102576094 evenings.

Bay Networking Singles Club Social activities 55 +. Dining, BBQ's, outings etc. Facebook us on Bay networking Singles Social Group or phone Mary-Anne 0272071690 0r Jonathan 07 5722091

Beth El Messianic Family Come celebrate family life with Jews & Gentiles who meet & worship as Yeshua (Jesus) & all the early believers did. 10am Otumoetai Primary. BethEl.org.nz

Blood Brothers Musical Musical presented by Stage Right Trust. Addison Theatre, Baycourt. Check website for times. www.baycourt.co.nz

Carols at the Quarry December 15th 7pm at Te Puna Quarry Park (near Tauranga), $5 per car.

Christmas Social Dance Held on Sat, 9 Dec, Greerton Hall, 7.30pm. BYO drink & nibbles. Great music by Helen Riley. Everyone welcome. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786

Come Dancing Tauranga Social Dance Club. First Saturday monthly, Sequence & Old Time at Greerton Hall 7:30pm. Great music supper & raffles. Enquiries Faye 07 543 3280

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Gate Pa Junior Tennis Saturdays: 9am 5-8 years, 10am 9-11 years. Thursdays: 4:30pm Intermediate & College ages. Coaching included. Enquiries Graeme 0274 520 600 or web/facebook.

Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road. 12:45-3pm. Ph Phil Green 549 5344

LOL Laughter Wellness Discover the joy & health benefits of hearty laughter. 11:00-11:45am Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui. Koha. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am at 6/45 Aviation Ave. New members welcome. Go to www.menzshed.org.nz or Ph Keith Dickson 021 0259 6454

Ocktoberfest Gala/Fun Run Saturday 28th: 9-1. Fun Run rego 8:30, start time 9am. Activities for children and adults, free entertainment, wonderful food, including hangi. Te Puke Baptist Church

Oliver Twisted (Dance/Musical) Gillian Moore School of Dance Musical. Today 1pm & 7pm. Addison Theatre, Baycourt Tauranga. www.baycourt.co.nz

Otumoetai Tennis Club Adult Tennis on Saturdays at Bellevue Park, 75 Windsor Road, Bellevue. Start time 1:30pm. Enquiries Fred 544 5088

Papamoa Christmas Art Fest Paintings, photography, floral artist, and live music, or join an art and craft workshop. Free Entry 53 Te Okuroa Drive Papamoa. Ph Julie 0274 205 375

Petanque Tga/BOP Club Club Mt Maunganui. Tuesdays & Saturdays 1pm start. All welcome. Try a new sport! Equipment available, all coaching given. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Qigong With Michael Classes: Mon 1-2pm (weekly) Whisp Alternative Health Club Shop 24 Piccadilly Arcade, 43 Devonport Rd Sat: 9:30am-10:30am (weekly) Health Quarters 67 Willow St. Bookings 021 735 798 www.michaelgoodhue.com

Steps Performing Arts Showcase Musicals through the years. Boys College Theatre. Today 2pm & 7pm. $25 adults & $15. Tickets on the door or Ph Paula 021 274 4116

Tauranga Friendship Social Club Walks, dinners & outings for the over 50s. Couples & singles all welcome. Barbara 544 7461

Tauranga Rotary Easter Booksale Please donate books, records, Cds, Dvds, Jigsaws & Sheet music for next Rotary Charity Book sale. Ph Anne 543 5350 or Ross 544 0817

Term 4 Art Classes Adult Art Classes for Term 4 booking now. Clay, paint, stone sculpture, drawing & more. Check out theincubator.co.nz for more information.

The Sociables 30s/40s/50s age group of males & females that meet once a week to dine out or participate in activities & events. Ph: 022 012 0376

The Way Messianic Meetings A community that teaches & practices 'One New Man' principles as outlined in scripture. All ages welcome.10am, Hillier Ctr, Mt Maunganui. Ph 021 0226 3515

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Village Radio Museum Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710.

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