Unleash your inner sea creature and dive into the magic of the ocean at The Queens Wharf Mermaid Parade, a free event and a spectacular and nautical feast for the eyes!
This glittering, costumed, parade is a celebration of the beauty, protection, and prosperity of the Moana surrounding us. With fabulous, nautical looks brought to you by you!
Category is Marine Animal: come dressed as Mermaids and Mermen, sailors, squid, sea urchins, starfish, the list floats on! Get crafty creative and colourful.
Festivities include a Mermaidification Station, sustainable costume crafts, a DJ, interactive games, and more. The parade promptly begins at 2pm and winds its way along the waterfront where you will be greeted with more surprises!
From little ones to pets to all generations, this immersive experience invites self-expression while highlighting the significance of our treasured marine ecosystems.
Schedule:
- 11am - Attendees drop into Queens Wharf Village for nautical crafting, Mermaidification station, sustainable costume crafts with the Re-Creators, and more games and music
- 2pm - Parade begins *make sure to arrive by 1:30pm at the latest to join the parade. The float will begin from Queens Wharf Village to Te Komititanga, wrapping around back down to Quay Street and finishing at the Moana Festival Hub at Te Wero Island (official parade map coming soon!)
- 2:45pm - Costume contest with epic prizes awarded for the best costumes of the day, hosted by Auckland drag legend Anita Wigl'it
- 3:30pm - Exuberant performances by Fathe and the Sweetos, The Dust Palace, DJ Matthew Crawley, Mermaid Bait, and The Wellington Sea Shanty Society
This is an all-ages, immersive experience inviting people to get creative, colorful and nautical. We encourage dressing up, but spectators are also very welcome! You will have a great parade view at 2pm in the Te Komititanga public square.
The Queens Wharf Mermaid Parade is more than an event; it's a love letter to Auckland's creative and eco-loving community. This event is possible thanks to Eke Panuku Development Auckland and is part of the Summer on Queens Wharf programme.
To safely manage crowd size, please register for this free event.
