New Zealand / Auckland Region

Auckland to host America's Cup parade next Thursday

18:25 pm on 28 June 2017

Team New Zealand will be welcomed home with a parade in Auckland next Thursday afternoon.

America's Cup parade in Auckland on 4 March 2000. Photo: AFP

A start time of 1pm has been tentatively set but the route through the city is yet to be finalised.

After the parade, the victorious team will take to the water for a sail-past.

Auckland Council said details of the final route, start time and viewing points would be confirmed this week.