Flinders Port Holdings floats into Christmas Pageant

Flinders Port Holdings Debuts Custom Float at Christmas Pageant

Flinders Port Holdings (FPH) introduced a specially designed float at the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant in Adelaide to highlight the significance of maritime trade in delivering festive cheer to South Australians.

Event Details and Historical Significance

The Christmas Pageant, a cherished tradition since 1933, marks the official start of the Christmas season in South Australia. Scheduled for 9:30am on Saturday, 8 November, the event attracts thousands of spectators of all ages along the city streets.

Features of the Flinders Port Holdings Float

FPH expressed excitement about unveiling their float on social media, emphasizing its celebration of maritime trade's essential role in bringing gifts and joy during the holidays.

“Our float is particularly special—it's the first custom-built float to join the pageant in five years, proudly featuring a replica of one of our Pilot boats, alongside a crew of straddle carriers, containers, and FPH elves ticking off Christmas gifts.”

The float's design includes a blue fabric ruffle underneath to simulate water, giving the Pilot Boat a lifelike appearance of gliding through waves.

Float Launch and Participation

This week, FPH officially launched the float at Outer Harbor, with some staff members dressing as elves to participate in the festivities.

Author's summary: Flinders Port Holdings celebrates maritime trade's crucial role in bringing holiday joy to South Australia with a custom float featured at Adelaide’s iconic Christmas Pageant.

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