KUCHING (Dec 5): The streets of Kuching will come alive this Saturday as more than 7,000 Christians join the Kuching Christmas Parade 2024. The event promises a vibrant celebration filled with Christmas carols, marching bands, and 11 beautifully decorated floats, each depicting iconic Christmas themes like the Nativity Scene, Angels, Shepherds, and the Wise Men.
Organised by the Association of Churches Sarawak (ACS) and Sarawak Evangelical Christian Association (Seca), the Methodist Church SCAC will host this year’s parade. Participating churches include the Roman Catholic Church, Anglican Church, Methodist Church SIAC, BEM (SIB) Church, and others such as Christ Baptist Church and City Harvest Church.
Participants are encouraged to gather at MBKS Jubilee Ground by 6pm for a praise and worship session, which begins at 6.30pm. The 4km parade will kick off at 7pm and will include gift distributions to the public at 8.15pm. The parade route spans Jalan Padungan, Jalan Tun Abdul Rahim (Waterfront), Lebuh Temple, and several other landmarks, before returning to the MBKS Jubilee Ground by 9.30pm.
“The Christmas parade is a reflection of the true spirit of Christmas — bringing harmony, unity, and goodwill to the people of Kuching and Sarawak,” said Elder Ambrose Linang, ACS secretary general. He urged residents to join the event and celebrate diversity, unity, and peace.
Traffic along the parade route will be affected from 7pm to 9pm, with limited access to the MBKS Jubilee Ground starting at 5pm.
For further details, contact event chairman William Ting at 019-8164385 or event coordinator Samuel Ting at 016-8605496.
