Wellington International Pride Parade 2020

The Wellington International Pride Parade 2020, held on March 7th in Wellington, New Zealand, was an hour and 46-minute long event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. It featured a vibrant cast of participants and organizers, including notable figures such as Alex Anderson, Andre Afamasaga, Andy Foster, Benjamin Moorhouse, Brad Christensen, Bruce Stubbs, Chris Bishop, Chris Hamblin, Corie Bly, Corrie Parnell, David Erskine, De'Anne Jackson, Des Smith, Elizabeth Kerekere, Fleur Fitzsimons, Garth Bloomfield, Gene Saunders, Georgina Beyer, Grant Robertson, Jackson Whitham, Jim Gilmour, John Jolliff, Judy Virago, Karen O'Leary, Kate Aschoff, Kay Jones, Kay'la Riarn, Lee Millen, Lisa Archibald, Louisa Wall, Lyn Burgess, Marja Lubeck, Mark Masterson, Maryan Street, Nicola Willis, Nicola Young, Pamela Hancock, Patsy Reddy, Paul Eagle, Richard Arnold, Richard Tait, Tamati Shepherd, Tania Bermudez, Teri O'Neill, and Tim Barnett. The event also included interviews by Gareth Watkins.

The atmosphere of the parade was marked by an outpouring of pride and celebration for LGBTQ+ identity and diversity. Thousands of people participated in and cheered for the parade, displaying rainbow-colored costumes and flags. Some families brought young children along, contributing to a lively, inclusive, and family-friendly environment. Attendees dressed in a range of attire, from casual shorts and shirts with pride symbols to drag outfits, capturing the spirit of the occasion.

A wide array of organizations from across sectors took part, including the Department of Conservation with a unique water-themed float, the NZ Falcons rugby team, and Air New Zealand supporting diversity. The police force marked their presence, reflecting support and inclusion. Also notably present were the New Zealand Defence Force and the Governor General, Dame Patsy Reddy, who participated in an official capacity.

As much as the event was about celebration, it also had underlying themes of social justice and the journey towards full equality for the LGBTQ+ community. It honored the history of the community’s struggles, recognizing the progress made through hard-fought battles like homosexual law reform and same-sex marriage.

However, conversations around corporate involvement and representation at pride events surfaced, highlighting a need for a balance between commercial participation and preserving community-centric elements of pride.

The parade also served as a platform for showcasing initiatives like ending HIV/AIDS, demonstrating a commitment not just to celebration but to ongoing social issues and health concerns within the LGBTQ+ community.

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Alex Anderson Andre Afamasaga Andy Foster Benjamin Moorhouse Brad Christensen Bruce Stubbs Chris Bishop Chris Hamblin Corie Bly Corrie Parnell David Erskine De'Anne Jackson Des Smith Elizabeth Kerekere Fleur Fitzsimons Garth Bloomfield Gene Saunders Georgina Beyer Grant Robertson Jackson Whitham Jim Gilmour John Jolliff Judy Virago Karen O'Leary Kate Aschoff Kay Jones Kay'la Riarn Lee Millen Lisa Archibald Louisa Wall Lyn Burgess Marja Lubeck Mark Masterson Maryan Street Nicola Willis Nicola Young Pamela Hancock Patsy Reddy Paul Eagle Richard Arnold Richard Tait Tamati Shepherd Tania Bermudez Teri O'Neill Tim Barnett

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