Adelaide Metro Offers Free Bus Rides During Christmas Pageant
Adelaide Metro is celebrating the festive season by providing free travel on all buses, trains, and trams from 6am to 2pm on Saturday, November 8. This initiative aims to make it easier for families to attend the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant.
The event, known as the southern hemisphere’s largest public street parade, attracted over 300,000 attendees last year. For 2025, free travel returns to support thousands of South Australians enjoying this beloved annual celebration.
Extra Services and Adjustments
- Additional buses and trains will operate throughout the morning to accommodate the large crowds.
- Substitute buses will run along the Glenelg tram corridor due to ongoing upgrade works.
“Adelaide Metro is so pleased to provide free public transport to help children and families get to the city for the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant,” said spokesperson Michelle Spagnoletti.
“We’ll have additional services running on the day, so hop on board and leave the car at home.”
To ensure safety, several road closures and temporary bus stop changes will be implemented across the CBD on the day of the event.
Summary: Adelaide Metro offers free public transport and extra services on November 8 to help families conveniently attend the popular Christmas Pageant while managing increased travel demand and safety.