Organisers of Auckland's Rainbow Parade say they are hopeful "third time will be the charm" as the event goes ahead today.
Part of the Pride Parade along Auckland streets in February 2018. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
The parade on Ponsonby Road - which was originally scheduled for February - has been postponed twice because of changes to Covid-19 alert levels.
Event manager Shaughan Woodcock said that the organisers are thrilled and are looking forward to having a parade which is safe and enjoyable.
Woodcock is expecting around 16,000 people to turn out to watch the parade.
The event is due to start at 6pm.