The army helped Santa out at the Ashhurst Christmas parade 2019.

Creator:      Ashhurst Library
Place:          82 Cambridge Avenue, Ashhurst
Date:          December 14, 2019

The float, created by the Palmerston North City Council, is pictured in Cuba Street. A procession of nearly 100 floats took place as one of the highlights of the celebrations of 75 years since the establishment of the Borough of Palmerton North.

Creator:      Bruce Watt
Place:          Cuba Street, Palmerston North
Date:          March 15, 1952

Festival of Cultures Lantern Parade 2018

Creator:      Jennie Gutry
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          2018

The celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Palmerston North, a programme of events was held from 15 to 22 March 1952. This included a parade around The Square of "Cavalcade of Transport Through the Ages," on the afternoon on Wednesday 19 March.

Creator:      Vera L McLennan-Boman, attributed to
Date:          1952

The celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Palmerston North, a programme of events was held from 15 to 22 March 1952. This included a parade around The Square of "Cavalcade of Transport Through the Ages," on the afternoon on Wednesday 19 March.

Creator:      Vera L McLennan-Boman, attributed to
Date:          1952

The celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Palmerston North, a programme of events was held from 15 to 22 March 1952. This included a "Parade of Representative, Historical, Decorated and Amusing Floats" on Saturday 15 March.

Creator:      Vera L McLennan-Boman, attributed to
Date:          1952

The celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Palmerston North, a programme of events was held from 15 to 22 March 1952. This included a "Parade of Representative, Historical, Decorated and Amusing Floats" on Saturday 15 March.

Creator:      Vera L McLennan-Boman, attributed to
Date:          1952

This video shows local events that took place in Palmerston North in the mid 1930s. Subjects include chariot racing, fun in the Esplanade, 50th jubilee of Palmerston North parade in 1937 and footage of a Springbok vs Manawatu match. NOTE: There is...

Creator:      
Date:          1935 to 1937

These images are part of the Frank Goldingham collection and were possibly taken for Photorama pictorial magazine in the third or fourth quarter of 1960. Selections may have been published in an edition not currently held by the Ian Matheson City ...

Creator:      Frank Goldingham
Date:          1960

These images are part of the Frank Goldingham collection and were possibly taken for Photorama pictorial magazine in the third or fourth quarter of 1960. They may have been published in an edition not currently held by the Ian Matheson City Archives

Creator:      Frank Goldingham
Date:          1960

Japan surrendered to the allies of World War II on 15 August 1945. Immediately schools and businesses in Palmerston North were closed and celebrations, many informal, began. A thanksgiving service was held that afternoon, followed by a victory par...

Creator:      Unknown
Date:          August 16, 1945

The VJ (Victory over Japan) parade passing the corner of The Square and Broadway, watched by a large crowd.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          August 16, 1945

This image was taken by Frank Goldingham for Photorama pictorial magazine, and was published in the August 1963 edition.

"The Bainesse School reecntly [sic] celebrated their jubilee with a cabaret, roll call, church service and parade of floats. ...

Creator:      Frank Goldingham
Place:          Bainesse
Date:          August 1963

This image was taken for Photorama pictorial magazine’s July 1960 edition, but was not published.

Mockery of traditional cultural practices by 'dressing-up' in grass skirts was once a common form of entertainment. The practice slowly died out acr...

Creator:      Frank Goldingham
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          July 1960

This image was taken for Photorama pictorial magazine’s July 1960 edition, but was not published.

Mockery of traditional cultural practices by 'dressing-up' in grass skirts was once a common form of entertainment. The practice slowly died out acr...

Creator:      Frank Goldingham
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          July 1960

This image was taken for Photorama pictorial magazine’s July 1960 edition, but was not published.

Mockery of traditional cultural practices by 'dressing-up' in grass skirts was once a common form of entertainment. The practice slowly died out acr...

Creator:      Frank Goldingham
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          July 1960

This image was taken for Photorama pictorial magazine’s July 1960 edition, but was not published.

Mockery of traditional cultural practices by 'dressing-up' in grass skirts was once a common form of entertainment. The practice slowly died out acr...

Creator:      Frank Goldingham
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          July 1960

This image was taken for Photorama pictorial magazine’s July 1960 edition, but was not published.

Mockery of traditional cultural practices by 'dressing-up' in grass skirts was once a common form of entertainment. The practice slowly died out acr...

Creator:      Frank Goldingham
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          July 1960

This image was taken for Photorama pictorial magazine and was published in the July 1960 edition.

Caption: “Orphans’ Club [of Te Kuiti] members are taken for a ride by the Savage Club.”

Mockery of traditional cultural practices by 'dressing-up' ...

Creator:      Frank Goldingham
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          July 1960

This image was taken for Photorama pictorial magazine’s July 1960 edition, but was not published.

Mockery of traditional cultural practices by 'dressing-up' in grass skirts was once a common form of entertainment. The practice slowly died out acr...

Creator:      Frank Goldingham
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          July 1960

A film believed to have been taken by Rod Matheson featuring the last train trip through Square, and the demolition of the station and yards over three years. Features some double exposure of Pipe bands and Marching scenes in a parade.

Total Leng...

Creator:      Rod Matheson
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1960s

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 11 April 1961 "Brigadier G.P. Cade, D.S.O., accompanied by Lieutenant Grimsdale, Major E.C. Burgess and Major Bighouse inspecting troops at Linton Camp today. The parade...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Linton Camp, Linton, Palmerston North
Date:          April 11, 1961

Ninety-two floats took part at the Palmerston North City Centennial celebrations of 1971. Approx. 10,000 people were present at the event to celebrate 100 years of Palmerston North. Keith Roland Hamblyn was a photographer with the Palmerston North...

Creator:      Keith Hamblyn
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          March 13, 1971

Ninety-two floats took part at the Palmerston North City Centennial celebrations of 1971. Approx. 10,000 people were present at the event to celebrate 100 years of Palmerston North. Keith Roland Hamblyn was a photographer with the Palmerston North...

Creator:      Keith Hamblyn
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          March 13, 1971

Ninety-two floats took part at the Palmerston North City Centennial celebrations of 1971. Approx. 10,000 people were present at the event to celebrate 100 years of Palmerston North. Keith Roland Hamblyn was a photographer with the Palmerston North...

Creator:      Keith Hamblyn
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          March 13, 1971

Ninety-two floats took part at the Palmerston North City Centennial celebrations of 1971. Approx. 10,000 people were present at the event to celebrate 100 years of Palmerston North. Keith Roland Hamblyn was a photographer with the Palmerston North...

Creator:      Keith Hamblyn
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          March 13, 1971

Ninety-two floats took part at the Palmerston North City Centennial celebrations of 1971. Approx. 10,000 people were present at the event to celebrate 100 years of Palmerston North. Keith Roland Hamblyn was a photographer with the Palmerston North...

Creator:      Keith Hamblyn
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          March 13, 1971

Ninety-two floats took part at the Palmerston North City Centennial celebrations of 1971. Approx. 10,000 people were present at the event to celebrate 100 years of Palmerston North. Keith Roland Hamblyn was a photographer with the Palmerston North...

Creator:      Keith Hamblyn
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          March 13, 1971

Ninety-two floats took part at the Palmerston North City Centennial celebrations of 1971. Approx. 10,000 people were present at the event to celebrate 100 years of Palmerston North. Keith Roland Hamblyn was a photographer with the Palmerston North...

Creator:      Keith Hamblyn
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          March 13, 1971

Ninety-two floats took part at the Palmerston North City Centennial celebrations of 1971. Approx. 10,000 people were present at the event to celebrate 100 years of Palmerston North. Keith Roland Hamblyn was a photographer with the Palmerston North...

Creator:      Keith Hamblyn
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          March 13, 1971