Skies were grey but enthusiasm was as avid as ever, as Father Christmas arrived in Adelaide in typical style in front of a crowd estimated to exceed 300,000 along the route of the annual pageant. newsiviewlistenLoading ABC NewsNews HomeAdelaide Christmas Pageant attracts estimated 335,000 for start of festive seasonShareShare articleAdelaide Christmas Pageant attracts estimated 335,000 for start of festive seasonBy Madina Jaffari. Father Christmas's annual arrival in Adelaide was met with adoration.