Waimahara | Closing Event

On March 1st the 2025 Auckland Pride Festival will close with Waimahara at Myers Park, a reimagined gathering that shifts the traditional Pride March and Pride Party to an activation that reflects on the strength within our communities and galvanises our shared vision of queer liberation and social justice. 

Beginning with a rally in Aotea Square Grass Terraces, attendees will march to Myers Park through the public art installation Waimahara by Graham Tipene (Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Hauā, Ngāti Manu) for a day of connection, learning, and organising around shared advocacy goals. 

Strengthening our collective response to regressive policies and rhetoric that threaten our rights has long formed Prides purpose, therefore our closing event, is our opportunity to bring communities together in a time where collective, organised actions are vital, perhaps more than ever.

More details about timings and activations will be shared in February.