Browns Bay holds several free community events and ‘Shop Local’ promotions each year to involve the community, and thank them for their loyal patronage of local businesses, as well as enticing visitors from further afield.
We are very proud of two signature events that continue to grow exponentially. The first is the Browns Bay Christmas Parade, otherwise known as ‘the biggest little Christmas Parade in Auckland’. It attracts up to 30,000 visitors, and is an amazing way to acknowledge the arrival of the festive season at the seaside. The other signature event is Summer Spectacular, which happens at the height of Summer on the Browns Bay summer beach reserve as a celebration of our beautiful beach and it close connectivity with the town centre.
Visit us here again to see details of our up and coming events and promotions.
Light Up The Plaza 2024
November 15 @ 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm UTC+12
UPDATE 15/11/2024: We’re not going to let a little rain stop us from celebrating! This event will proceed with some minor adjustments as the worst of the wet weather is forecast to pass over by 5pm. Bring your raincoats and make the most of the entertainment and market stalls in Phoenix Plaza from 5pm. Santa will be dropping in around 6pm with his sack of goodies for the little ones. Lights on at 8pm with an extra twinkling surprise for you.
UPDATE 14/11/2024: Wet weather forecast for our festive party. We are watching weather updates closely and will make a final decision by 11am tomorrow (15th) on whether the event can proceed safely. Check back here for updates before heading down to the event.
Welcome to Light Up The Plaza 2024! Join us on Fri 15 Nov 2024 at Phoenix Plaza. Get ready to experience a magical atmosphere as we illuminate the giant Christmas tree and kick off the festive season in style. See the delight on the little ones’ faces when Santa pops in for an early visit. Don’t miss out – mark up your calendars now!
IMPORTANT TIMES
4.15pm Kapa Haka opening ceremony by Northcross Intermediate students
4.30pm – 6.30pm kids’ entertainment around the Christmas tree
6pm – 9pm live music onstage by the zany, fun and highly entertaining musical duo Crowded Trousers
6.30pm – 7pm Santa’s surprise visit. Festive photo opportunity
6.50pm spot prize draw
7.50pm spot prize draws. Ultimate winner gets to switch the Christmas tree lights on
8pm countdown for the Christmas tree lights being switched on
9pm event ends
Children must be present at the event to win spot prizes.