Stella Tarrant (left) and Tory Johnson, both 8, of Bluff, play an important role for the Bluff 2023 Christmas Parade on Sunday. PHOTO: AIDAN MURPHY : Clear skies, smiles for Santa parade

Te Ariki Ryan, 6, was one of many children to have their face painted by Ema Hoeft at the gala day. : Clear skies, smiles for Santa parade

Beauden, 4, and Tova Soper-Smith, 2, with their mother Zoe Smith found themselves a great spot to watch the Bluff Santa Parade. : Clear skies, smiles for Santa parade

Maria Huang, 5, left, of Invercargill and Noa Cheng, 5, of Greenpoint, enjoy tucking into one of the free ice creams at the gala day. : Clear skies, smiles for Santa parade

Quade Boutcher, 9 with his mother Nicola and sister Tia, 11. : Clear skies, smiles for Santa parade

Sandra Reading, Jo Eruera and Debbie Reading were all enjoying the magical atmosphere at the Bluff Christmas celebrations. : Clear skies, smiles for Santa parade