Festive Float Fund Now Open

Bring your creativity to life and be part of the magic at this year’s Apex Club of Ulverstone Christmas Parade, Saturday 13 December at 4.30 pm.

To help community groups get started early, Council is offering Festive Float Fund grants of up to $250 to support schools, sporting clubs, not-for-profits and community organisations in designing and building their floats.

General parade float registrations will open in the coming months — this early grant program is designed to reduce barriers, boost creativity and encourage even more floats to join the parade.

Who can apply

  • Schools, sporting clubs, community groups and not-for-profit organisations in the Central Coast municipal area
  • Applicants must be 18+
  • One application per organisation
  • Applications must include a float description and design, with evidence of organisational support

Key dates

Apply now

Submit your application online via Smarty Grants.

Christmas Closures

Please be aware that Council Offices, Services and Kerbside Collections for West Ulverstone, Forth & Leith will be impacted by the 2025-2026 Christmas season.