Event info
4 PM
Street performances
Enjoy live entertainment along Courtenay Place and Dixon Street before the Parade starts.
4:30 PM
Opening ceremony
Gather at Tripod Square (top of Courtenay Place) for the official welcome and presentation of our Grand Marshal.
5 PM
Parade begins
Cheer the Parade down Courtenay Place to Dixon Street, led by the unmistakable roar of Dykes on Bikes.
8 PM
Street party ends
Dance in the streets to Pride anthems until 8 pm, then join our official after-parties!
The Wellington Pride Parade transforms the heart of Pōneke into a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and you.
pre-parade performances
From 4:00pm | Courtenay Pl & Dixon St
Soak up the buzz and catch talented local performers bringing the streets to life. Grab a great viewing spot, catch up with friends and whānau, and get into the spirit before the Parade kicks off.
Opening ceremony
4:30pm to 5:00pm | Tripod Square, Courtenay Pl
We gather to officially kick things off and introduce our Grand Marshal. It’s a special moment to recognise the people doing vital mahifor our community, reflect on how far we’ve come, and set the tone for the rest of the celebration.
Pride Parade
5:00pm to 7:00pm | Courtenay Pl & Dixon St
Line the streets and bring the noise! Show some love foreveryone marching, celebrating and standing proud. And once the final floatpasses, everyone’s invited to step off the footpath and join our Open to All section as we march together towards the final party.
Street ParTY
Until 8:00pm
Once the floats roll through, the streets turn into one massive open-air dance floor. Bump into mates, sing along to classic Pride anthems and enjoy the party right in the heart of the city.
When the sun goes down, the volume turns up. Keep the party going at a range of venues across the city.
PARADE ROUTE
The Wellington Pride Parade transforms the heart of Pōneke into a vibrant celebration of culture and community.
Weaving along Cambridge Terrace, Courtenay Place and Dixon Street, the route offers fantastic sightlines from wide footpaths, putting you right alongside the marchers and colourful floats.
Before the Parade kicks off, immerse yourself in street celebrations across five themed zones along Courtenay Place and Dixon Street. Enjoy live entertainment, interactive activities, and plenty of local colour before the procession gets underway.
Festivities officially open at Tripod Corner (corner of Courtenay Place and Cambridge Terrace) with a mihi whakatau from mana whenua, followed by the formal presentation to honour our Grand Marshal.
From 5pm, watch the spectacle unfold as Dykes on Bikes, mana whenua, and our Grand Marshal lead the procession down Courtenay Place, across Taranaki Street, and onto Dixon Street, culminating at the iconic Rainbow Crossing on Cuba Street.
Once the final float passes, the streets belong to everyone. Step off the footpath and join our Open to All section—marching together to the Rainbow Crossing as we flow straight into the evening’s festivities. It’s our uniquely Wellington way of celebrating Pride: in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, there is always space for everyone to join in!
join the parade
The Wellington Pride Parade is a celebration for our Rainbow community and our allies.
Here’s how you can get involved!
Register your group
Rally your whānau, team, or squad—it’s time to march! Register your group today to show your support for Te Whanganui-a-Tara's Rainbow communities.
Partner with us
Partner with the Parade to make a meaningful, lasting impact alongside Wellington’s Rainbow communities. Discover our partnership opportunities today.
Volunteer to help
Want to be part of the magic? Join our volunteer whānau and help us bring the Parade to life. Every pair of hands makes a real impact!