General
- Rainbow Pride Auckland is a newly formed not-for-profit organisation focused on delivering celebratory LGBTQI+ events in Tāmaki Makaurau
- We are a diverse city and with that comes some diverse points of views. Rainbow Pride Auckland was formed as a response to feedback from the community that we needed all-inclusive Pride events celebrating commitment both large and small to making this world a better place for rainbow communities.
- Our events are about celebrating what has been achieved and providing a fun, inviting atmosphere to people from all walks of life.
- There’s plenty of room for two, four, forty pride event organisations in Auckland. Pride continues to grow and we’re a result of that.
Parade
- Saturday 29 Feb 2020
- Participation in the Rainbow Pride Auckland Walking Parade is open to any group wanting to celebrate with our LGBTGI+ communities, who can demonstrate a strong connection with our rainbow communities, communicate a clear, supportive and positive message and be reflective of the Parade concept/kaupapa for 2020.
- Auckland is in a massive period of growth which means it was unsafe for us to have a motorised parade anywhere in Central Auckland. The walking parade is the next best thing and we know it’ll be just as fabulous as anything with a motor.
- Because we’ve partnered with Ponsonby Business Association to have the parade during the Ponsonby Street Festival, Saturday 29 Feb was the only option.
- Think of it this way, the southern hemisphere will be exceptionally rainbow that weekend.
- Yes – watch this space
Unapologetically, all-inclusive celebrations of all aspects of being part of this rainbow whānau. Love is love and we’re here to give a platform for you to show it.
- Yes, pets are allowed at the event, including, of course, service animals assisting people with accessibility needs. We do, however, strongly recommend leaving pets at home since both the Parade and Celebration are noisy, crowded, and hot. We have found that pets can sometimes be very startled by the crowds and sounds of Pride. In busy areas, it may be difficult to navigate with pets who will be walking on the ground given the high number of stomping feet moving through the crowd.
- Yes – Simply by completing the Parade Registration
- Depending on the number of participants taking part in each group, we can accommodate up to 70 groups but it’s best to get your registration form in quickly to avoid disappointment.
- The entry criteria is outlined in our Parade Rules & Guidelines
- Parade participants will setup in Ponsonby Tce and a specific section of Ponsonby Road. We’ll let you know early February once registrations are closed and the parade order has been completed
Safety & Wellbeing
- This parade is about celebrating the diversity of the rainbow whānau, that includes police and corrections.
- We’re here to promote kindness and acceptance, we hope that you can still come along and see that we’re all just people doing what we can to make this world just a bit better for our communities.
Getting Involved / Community
- Applications are open to absolutely everyone regardless of faith, race, ethnicity, ability, sexuality and gender identity.
- Register now to volunteer
For further information please refer to our parade guidelines document
For further information please refer to our parade guidelines document
Getting Involved / Businesses
Simply visit our partnerships page or email partners@rainbowprideakl.org.nz
Contact us through the website, we’d love to hear about and spread the word about your event