A Christmas pageant is a public event conducted in celebration of the Christmas holiday, typically involving an entertainment in the form of a procession (such as a Santa Claus parade), or a Nativity play or other performance.
Nativity pageant roles Typical roles include: Joseph (father of Jesus) Mary, mother of Jesus Christ Child Three Wise Men Balthazar Caspar Melchior Caesar Augustus Roman soldier Herod the Great Shepherds Donkey Calves Sheep Heralding Angels Angels
Christmas parades
The Santa Claus Parade may also be known as the Thanksgiving Day Parade which is held on Thanksgiving yearly. This parade usually includes floats, marching bands, performances of various artists and of course, Santa Claus himself.
See also Adelaide Christmas Pageant List of holiday parades
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