Rainbow Parade 2025 North Island

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Rainbow Parade takes place from the 15th to 16th February 2025.

We are excited to be returning to Auckland's Ponsonby Road, celebrating strength through diversity, unity, respect and inclusion of our rainbow communities and allies. Join us in our fight for LGBTQ+ freedom & equality as we parade proudly through the streets of Auckland. We're inviting you to join us and show off your floats, banners, signs and dance moves, and interpret the theme in creative and wonderful ways! Are you part of a diversity team at work, the instigator of community groups, or a local LGBT+ business? Register your interest; for more information.

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Parade
Saturday 15th, 19:30 to 21:30. Join us in making history at the Auckland Rainbow Parade! This year, we’re aiming to make the parade the biggest celebration Auckland has ever seen. Whether you’re a community group, a workplace, or an individual with a message of support, the parade is the perfect opportunity to show your pride.

Festival
Saturday 15th Big Gay Out! 12:00 to 17:00.
More to follow

After party
Team Frisky is excited to present the official after party for the Auckland Rainbow Pride Parade. FRISKY FANTASY – ‘Feel your FREEDOM!’ is the perfect opportunity to continue the festivities after the incredible Auckland Rainbow Pride Parade finishes! Dance the night away, dressed as your wildest fantasy, and celebrate unapologetic queerness alongside the rest of our beautiful community. Embracing one’s identity and celebrating LGBTQIA+ pride involves the freedom to express oneself authentically.
6 hours of Uplifting ‘hands in the air’ dance anthems.
Theme: come dressed as your Wildest Fantasy.
A fantastic performance by Drag Queen Miss Geena.
Colourful, safe, inclusive environment.
Fantastic drink specials.