Media Release

Sunday 23 October

Auckland parade to celebrate All Blacks win

The Mayor is inviting Aucklanders to a victory parade up Queen Street tomorrow (Monday, 24 October) from 2.30pm, to celebrate New Zealand’s 8-7 win over France in the Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) Final.

All Blacks fans are encouraged to show their support and pride by wearing black and bringing their car-flags and other flags.

The parade will honour the new RWC 2011 champion players, coaches and support staff. It will also feature the Webb Ellis Cup.

Len Brown will congratulate the team during the parade up Auckland’s main street.

The parade begins at the corner of Albert Street and Customs Street West at 2.30pm. It will move along Customs Street West and up Queen Street, ending at the corner of Wellesley Street and Mayoral Drive (see attached map).

The parade is expected to end by 3.30pm.

Customs Street West, Queen Street, Wellesley Street and a number of other roads in the city centre will be closed to traffic.

Important information for anyone attending the parade:

• Expect the city to be extremely busy before, during and after the parade. Plan ahead and aim to get into town in plenty of time before the parade begins to ensure a good vantage point. Expect large crowds.
• There will be traffic delays due to a number of road closures, so walk if possible.
• Bus, train and ferry services will operate and these are expected to be busy.
• On-street parking will be heavily restricted. Parking will be available at a number of city centre car park buildings. Visit aucklandtransport.govt.nz; wilsonparking.co.nz and tournament.co.nz for details of locations throughout the CBD.
• Visit auckland2011.com for the parade map, road closures and other information
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