This iconic celebration of Wellington’s diversity and
culture is returning to our city on Saturday 8 March 2025!
Wellington
PRIDE Parade
The Parade
Wellington's renowned Courtenay Place and Dixon Street serve as the perfect stage to celebrate our vibrant creativity and distinctive culture. The parade invites everyone to either participate or revel in the excitement of the energetic crowds.
Street Celebration
The celebration continues into the night with an exciting takeover of Lower Cuba Street. In collaboration with Ivy Bar, we highlight some of Wellington’s best drag performers, DJs, and local talent. This lively street party also features a fantastic food market, offering a taste of the city’s culinary delights.
After Party
Get ready to dance the night away at the Parade After Party! With infectious beats from top DJs, the energy on the dance floor will keep you moving all night long.
Join the parade
This is a celebration for our whole whānau. Here’s how you can get involved and be part of it!
Register Your Group
Get your team, club, organisation, whanāu, squad or band to join the parade and show their support for Wellington's Rainbow and Takatāpui communities.
Become a Partner
The Parade has a number of opportunities for businesses to show their genuine support for the Rainbow and Takatāpui communities.
Volunteer With Us
Join our amazing team and help make the parade and street celebration unforgettable! We have a passionate volunteer team ready to bring this event to life. Be part of something exciting - your energy will make all the difference!
MORE TO KNOW
About Us
The Wellington Pride Parade Trust was established in August 2023 to celebrate the Rainbow and Takatāpui communities of Te Whanganui-ā-Tara. Our mission is to be community-led, ensuring that every voice is heard. Together, we can create events that truly reflect and uplift the people they are meant to celebrate.
Wellington Pride Festival
The Wellington Pride Parade is a standout feature of the Wellington Pride Festival, which has its roots in the 1986 campaign for Homosexual Law Reform. It all started with the Newtown Lesbian and Gay Fair, themed ‘A Fair for a Fair Law.’ Since then, the festival has evolved and expanded, growing each year to celebrate our vibrant rainbow whānau in Te Whanganui-ā-Tara.
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Connecting with mana whenua
We acknowledge that our events take place on the land of Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika. We are committed to upholding relationship with mana whenua and ensuring Māori and Takatāpui peope are celebrated. The iwi that make up Taranaki Whānui migrated to the Wellington area in the 1830s and have maintained ahi kā. Taranaki Whānui are those people who descend from one or more of the recognised tīpuna of Te Ati Awa, Taranaki, Ngati Ruanui, Ngati Tama, Ngati Mutunga and other iwi from the Taranaki area.
Listening to our communities
Connecting with our communities and celebrating our vibrant people is at the heart of what we do. Throughout the year, we host a series of community hui and work closely with Wellington’s Rainbow organisations to ensure our event reflects the diversity and culture of our community. We’d love to hear any ideas or suggestions you might have to help us make this event even more special.
Please feel free to reach out and share your voice by using the 'have your say' section below.
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Have your say
This event is a welcoming space for all our whānau to celebrate together. Here’s how you can share your voice.
Community Hui
Before the Parade, we hold multiple hui to give community members a safe space to share their views and provide feedback on how we can enhance the event.
Online Submissions
You can share your feedback with us anytime using our online form, and we are dedicated to providing you with a response.
Direct Email
We've created an email address monitored by our community engagement team. If you have any questions, suggestions, or ideas to share, feel free to reach out to us via email.