Rainbow Parade NZ

10/05/2026

Applications are now open for the Foundation North Fund and Peter Rule Fund through the Rule Foundation.

These funds support projects and initiatives that uplift LGBTTQIA+, takatāpui, MVPFAFF+, and rainbow communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

If you’ve got a project or initiative supporting our communities, we encourage you to apply.

Applications close 5pm, Friday 5 June.

Find out more at RuleFoundation.nz or email [email protected]

22/02/2026

We're still buzzing from the incredible Auckland Rainbow Parade on Saturday! But to make it even better next year, we need your help! ❤️🌈

Head over to our survey and tell us all about your experience:
🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/36DFGYG

Your feedback will help us create an even more inclusive, vibrant, and unforgettable parade for everyone. ️‍Plus you'll go into the draw to win a $100 voucher at Rainbow Republic Shop

Thanks for being part of the parade! We can't wait to see you next year!

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

21/02/2026

It’s almost time to kick things off 🌈

Let’s celebrate our community, look after each other, be safe, laugh loudly, and soak up every fabulous moment.

We hope you have the absolute best time at Rainbow Parade 2026 💖

20/02/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY 🤩

THE PARADE DETAILS
🗓️ Saturday 21st February 2026
🎟️ Grandstand Opens: From 5:00 PM
🎶 Pre-Parade Entertainment: From 5:30 PM
🎉 Parade Starts: 7:30 PM
📍 Ponsonby Road
🚏 Three Lamps → Western Park

20/02/2026

Big thanks to all the local businesses that have supported the 2026 Rainbow Parade by dressing up Ponsonby and K Road with our posters and creating awesome window displays, you guys are the best 🙏💕

20/02/2026

See you tomorrow 🤩

THE PARADE DETAILS
🗓️ Saturday 21st February 2026
🎟️ Grandstand Opens: From 5:00 PM
🎶 Pre-Parade Entertainment: From 5:30 PM
🎉 Parade Starts: 7:30 PM
📍 Ponsonby Road
🚏 Three Lamps → Western Park

17/02/2026

The Auckland Rainbow Parade simply would not be possible without the incredible generosity of our partners.

Your support, belief, and commitment help us create a night of visibility, celebration, and pride for our whole community. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with us and helping bring this parade to life.

We are so grateful.

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.

THE PARADE DETAILS
🗓️ Saturday 21st February 2026
🎟️ Grandstand Opens: From 5:00 PM
🎶 Pre-Parade Entertainment: From 5:30 PM
🎉 Parade Starts: 7:30 PM
📍 Ponsonby Road
🚏 Three Lamps → Western Park

16/02/2026

This is the week! ✨

We’re counting down the days until the streets light up for the Auckland Rainbow Parade this Saturday 🌈

We can’t wait to see our incredible community come together for a night of colour, pride, visibility, and pure joy. Whether you’re marching, cheering from the sidelines, or joining us in the grandstand, it’s going to be unforgettable.

See you on Ponsonby Road 💛

THE PARADE DETAILS
🗓️ Saturday 21st February 2026
🎟️ Grandstand Opens: From 5:00 PM
🎶 Pre-Parade Entertainment: From 5:30 PM
🎉 Parade Starts: 7:30 PM
📍 Ponsonby Road
🚏 Three Lamps → Western Park

13/02/2026

💖 GIVEAWAY: Share the love this Valentine’s Day 💖

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance – it’s about celebrating the people who show up for you. Your partner. Your bestie. Your chosen family. Your ride-or-die. 🌈

To spread the love, we’re giving away 3 x Double Passes to the Rainbow Parade Grandstand for Saturday 21 February 2026 ✨

Want to win?
💬 Tag the person you’d bring along in the comments

That’s it! Competition ends 11.59pm 16th Feb 26

Winners will be drawn at random and contacted via DM.

Let’s celebrate love in all its beautiful forms. 🌈
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.

13/02/2026

1 WEEK TO GO!
THE PARADE DETAILS
🗓️ Saturday 21st February 2026
🎶 Pre-Parade Entertainment: From 5:30 PM
🎟️ Grandstand Opens: From 5:00 PM
🎉 Parade Starts: 7:30 PM
📍 Ponsonby Road
🚏 Three Lamps → Western Park

09/02/2026

HELP!

🌈 We’re popping up at Big Gay Out!
Come say hi, grab some Rainbow Parade merch, and score a FREE tattoo 💖

We’re also looking for a couple of volunteers to help us out on the day at Big Gay Out 🙋‍♀️
If you’re keen, sign up here 👉 https://shorturl.at/XOKZm

📍 Big Gay Out
🗓 Sunday 15 February
🌈 Rainbow Parade – Saturday 21 February 2026