Darwin City Council's rejection of Christian group March for Jesus from the city's Christmas pageant this year has prompted a heated dispute with the Northern Territory government. newsiviewlistenLoading ABC NewsNews HomeChristian group's rejection from Darwin Christmas Pageant sparks clashShareShare articleChristian group's rejection from Darwin Christmas Pageant sparks clashJBy Joseph Hathaway-Wilson. March for Jesus has been told it needs to follow the rules to take part in the 2026 Darwin Christmas parade.