# Ashburton Santa Parade at Risk | Christchurch News

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Podcast: [Christchurch News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780)
Published: 2026-07-14T07:36:23+00:00
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The Ashburton Santa Parade, a cherished 14-year tradition, is on the brink of cancellation due to a crippling funding shortfall from the local council — a mere $1,500 less than needed this year. Organizer Carol Johns, who relies on grants and a tireless team of volunteers — including her own family — has weathered tight budgets before, but this year’s blow includes unexpected costs like a rebuilt Kiddie Train and a debt-collected permit fee, leaving her personally out thousands. While the council acknowledges the parade’s value and rising event costs — especially traffic management — they’re constrained by oversubscribed grant funds. With July’s deadline looming, there’s still time to save the parade — if the community and council can find a way to make it happen. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a156699aa14beae7

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