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[NSW] Penrith City Christmas Parade

Started by Lady Penelope, Apr 01 2010 06:16 AM

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#1 Lady Penelope

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Posted 01 April 2010 - 06:16 AM

Because we(friends and family) had so much fun being in the Penrith City Festival Parade a couple of weekes ago, I've decided we should be in the Christams Parade.

So now I have to take stock of what costumes I already have suitable for the title we've picked: "The Christmas Tree"
We have a christmas tree costume, so we need to decorate it. The plan is to have some decorations in the parade that follow the tree then pressies to put under it.

I have this far fetched idea to make the spring dog from toy story as one of the presents...OMG what am I thinking?
I've put it to the friends they think its great idea!!! now just gotta do it. blink.gif

If any one thinks they would like to join our Merry Christmas mob...let me know. Whether you have a suitable costume or not. PLenty of time to think about it.
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Posted 31 July 2010 - 02:14 PM

Hey,

I would love to be a part of it if possible please. As a kid i loved watching the Penrith Parade, was part of my Christmas tradition.


#3 Lady Penelope

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Posted 06 August 2010 - 07:56 PM

QUOTE(Kimba1990 @ Jul 31 2010, 03:14 PM)
Hey,

I would love to be a part of it if possible please. As a kid i loved watching the Penrith Parade, was part of my Christmas tradition.


Hey...Thanks for that.

I'll have to double check the date and I'm not sure if the organisers have organised a time yet...I hope its not too hot.

I'll get back to you with that info.
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Posted 26 September 2010 - 03:58 PM

Hey

No worries smile.gif if we need extra numbers, i think a few of my friends would join in.

If you want, ill chase Penrith council about the info. They get kind of dodgy at times hehe.

Anything i can do to help?


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Posted 26 September 2010 - 08:12 PM

QUOTE(Kimba1990 @ Sep 26 2010, 04:58 PM)
Hey

No worries smile.gif if we need extra numbers, i think a few of my friends would join in.

If you want, ill chase Penrith council about the info. They get kind of dodgy at times hehe.

Anything i can do to help?
Kim


Cool, I'll let you know as the day gets closer how many extra people, thanks for that offer. (just gotta organise/make the costumes. Some I already have...we've decided to base the theme around the christmas tree...christmas decorations and pressies all following the christmas tree itself. We will be making costumes with the summer conditions in mind.

I spoke to the organisers (Penrith City Centre Assoc) last week. The parade itself starts at 1.15 (egads it will be hot) with lots of other things happening before hand starting around 10.30. Going on the penrith City festival parade held in March this year, we would probably have to start congregating about 1 hr before the parade with the other participants, so we would meet at my shop to get changed about 3/4 hr before that...so about 11/11.30.

Anyway we can sort that out closer to the day.
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Posted 26 September 2010 - 10:40 PM

Ahk cool, sounds awesome smile.gif

I have a few christmas-y costumes, not sure how much they fit your idea though... sort of like a christmas elf a bit. I don't have any pictures of the finished costumes but do have one from the pattern if that would help.

Sorry to be rude, is your shop the one near the plaza? Sort of near where the old spotlight used to be?

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Posted 27 September 2010 - 06:21 PM

Yes that's my shop. Almost on the corner of Henry and Station. Come in and introduce yourself. Ask for Joanne.

About the costumes. I think I am going with the idea of making the costumes the same way just changing the colours and characters. That probably doesnt make sense, but kind of like when you buy a set of decorations and they all look the same.

Looking fwd to meeting you.
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Posted 27 September 2010 - 10:45 PM

I've actually been in there many times, your shop is the one where i've got all my costumes from since i was a child. All i can say is best shop ever =D It was actually in your shop that i heard about this forum.

Makes complete sense smile.gif And sounds like an awesome idea. Penrith won't know what hit them. Just give me a yell if there is anything i can do to help

Will be great to meet you.

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Posted 09 October 2010 - 08:02 AM

Cool!! I'm glad to hear that you heard about the ACG through me.
Talk to you soon then.


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Posted 27 November 2010 - 07:03 AM

This is finally happening tomorrow. Yay. Costumes are all ready to go and people assigned to wear them.
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Posted 27 November 2010 - 07:49 AM

Lady Penelope, on 27 November 2010 - 07:03 AM, said:

This is finally happening tomorrow. Yay. Costumes are all ready to go and people assigned to wear them.
yayy, can't wait to see any pics.
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Posted 28 November 2010 - 04:42 PM

Thats another parade over and done with.

We were very hopefull that the rain would just stay a steady sprinkle on and off like it had been all morning.
No...it decided to actually rain harder than it had all day just as we started walking the parade. We were brave and put away the umbrellas. Lucky for the weather.. it didnt stop when we stopped walking... otherwise I would have been very not happy.
On the bright side, we all had fun.

Thankyou to Craftee and Kimba 1990 for helping out and dressing up for me. Also thanks to Craftee for making the Wreath costume for me. She did an excellent job.

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