Stride - Pride Wairau Rainbow Rally

Kicking off at Seymour Square in the heart of Blenheim, this year’s rally brings even more colour, energy and entertainment to the streets.

Before we set off, enjoy pre-rally performances from 12:00pm, to 12:45pm, including the electrifying Crash Bandihoot – a New Orleans-style brass band known for their infectious dance rhythms and high-energy parades, fresh from Wellington’s CubaDupa Festival and an Australian tour.

And of course, the one and only Miss Cherry Poppins will be there to turn up the party with a show (or two) before we march in full rainbow spirit along the Taylor River at 1:00pm, looping back to Seymour Square.

Rain or Shine! This is an outdoor event, and we’ll be STRIDING no matter the weather (unless it’s absolutely pouring—keep an eye on social media for updates). We encourage all attendees to dress appropriately and bring rain protection if needed.

All ages and abilities are welcome - We encourage all to participate in this event. Safe and open to all ages and abilities, STRIDE is about coming together as a community. We ask that bikes are left at home for safety or other attendee's.

Join us as we march, dance and celebrate the power of pride in Wairau!