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The first Hero parade was held in the early 1990s, commemorating the heroes who were fighting the battle against AIDS and boosting our communities pride. Today the Auckland Rainbow Parade continues this legacy, by creating visibility and pride for our LGBTQIA+ heroes who came before us. Their advocacy, representation and drive have paved the way forward for us all – we stand today on those shoulders.
Rainbow Parade 2023
The Auckland Rainbow Parade is an opportunity for you to get involved with one of New Zealand’s most successful LGBTQIA+ events. It’s your chance to show lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual/takatāpui, queer/questioning, intersex, and allied/asexual/aromantic/agender people from all over New Zealand and further afield the very best Auckland has to offer.
Participation in the parade gives the opportunity for expression of celebration, joy and triumph but also the voice to rightly express the continued fight for those injustices and inequalities that exist amongst us. Together we stand shoulder to shoulder as a community celebrating love, diversity and inclusion.
When is the next Parade?
Saturday, 18 February 2023
7:30pm - 9.30pm
Ponsonby Road Auckland
Take Part
The Rainbow Parade is one of Auckland’s most highly anticipated events creating community and visibility with hundreds of people walking proudly together down Ponsonby Rd with thousands of supporters cheering us along the way.
This year we’d like you to join us as we turn the city into one of the largest parade celebrations Auckland has ever seen. So whether you’re a community group or workplace gleaming with pride, standing shoulder to shoulder with an important message of support, the parade places you at the centre of the celebrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, there are no age restrictions for people to join our Parade but all under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Yes, please do! We encourage our entries to bring banners that show our crowds who you are and what your message is.
Yes, this will be our first year seeing the return of motorised floats, since Rainbow Pride Auckland re-established the Parade in 2020.
No, you are not able to turn up on the day. All Parade participants need to be pre-registered ahead of the parade due to health and safety compliance.
Unfortunately, we don’t facilitate individual entries, but you can Volunteer and take part on the day.
Yes, all LGBTQIA+ staff and allies from Government agencies, including defence and emergency services are welcome to take part.
This was due to an outcome of community debate in 2019, resulting in the cancellation of the then Auckland Pride Parade, resulting in the subsequent creation of a March from Albert Park for our rights, and the Rainbow Parade in Ponsonby for continued celebration and solidarity.
Got a question?
If you’re still unsure about something then please get in touch. We aim to reply to all messages within 5 working days.