Glam at the Parade

Posted on | February 20, 2013 | 14 Comments | Previous Post Next Post

Last weekend was the Auckland Pride Parade – the first parade celebrating the Rainbow community in Auckland for 12 years, since Hero was pushed out of operation. So it was fantastic to be able to attend!

I had been invited to take part with the express crew, but declined – as the long walk down Ponsonby Road, in addition to the crowds and music, would have been too much for me. Instead, my wonderful editor hooked me up with tickets to the GABA GlamStand, so Hylas and I were able to watch in comfort with a brilliant view, all with a complimentary drink to boot.

The theme for this year’s parade was ‘One Community’, and it was well-reflected and represented. The love was thoroughly felt. And I yelled and waved and photographed and hooted and jiggled and beamed as everyone went past (and I was not the only one, for sure)!

If you click through, you’ll get a rare view of my orange-clad photographer!

It seemed like an excellent time to bring out my beautiful Gallery Serpentine parasol, which matches perfectly with my red dress o’ cleavage (a birthday gift from Hylas a few years ago, it is one of my most cherished non-antique parasols). It was copiously complimented, which was lovely!

Click for a paparazzi-like shot – I was caught by surprise…

Of course, I am completely unused to wearing contact lenses in the daytime (I only rarely wear them these days, and it’s usually for nighttime parties), so I kept forgetting I had sunglasses on! Oh no, another photo!

The parade itself was absolutely amazing. We came away with over 600 photos, and some incredible memories. Not to mention a Scavenger Hunt photo caught on those bleachers. Yes, really

Here’s to 2014!

Category: Hylas, parasol, Photos of Dee, pride parade, wicked wednesday

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14 Responses to “Glam at the Parade”

Twisted Angel
Twitter: singdwingangel

February 21st, 2013 @ 1:56 am

I love red on you. You look stunning and I love the parasols. I am glad you had a great time hun.
Malflic
Twitter: malflic

February 21st, 2013 @ 5:33 am

Sounds like you had a really great day.
Molly
Twitter: mollysdailykiss

February 21st, 2013 @ 6:34 am

The click through on the second shot is FANTASTIC! You look utterly scrummy. Sounds like a really great event!

Mollyxxx
Marie Rebelle
Twitter: RebelsNotes

February 21st, 2013 @ 8:04 am

You really look stunning in red

Rebel xox
Beck
February 21st, 2013 @ 9:39 am

I love how you always look like you are having a wonderful time. It’s priceless and adorable!
Rachel Kincaid
February 21st, 2013 @ 10:42 am

Your smile, as always, is enchanting.

Rachel x
KaziGrrl
February 21st, 2013 @ 1:38 pm

Gorgeous dress and parasol!! and in my favourite colour too, which favours your skin so nicely

I’m sure Auckland puts Boston’s Gay Pride event to shame…

~Kazi xxx
Kiwiana
February 21st, 2013 @ 5:21 pm

Love the parasol! You just look at scrumptious!
Amie
Twitter: amiewee

February 22nd, 2013 @ 9:39 am

You look great in the photos but you’ve got a sad look in your eyes… why!!!
Sexentric
February 22nd, 2013 @ 10:22 am

Hi Dee,
Awesome you got to attend, it’s so good it’s back on again and hopefully will grow and grow again. There aren’t many times you see the fruitier side of NZ out in the open…well when the likes of you (And I and other shameless exhibitionists aren’t ‘doing their bit’ lol. Am I to take it you kept everything on for this trip to town:-)
All power to all sexuality!
Harper Eliot
Twitter: HarperEliot

February 22nd, 2013 @ 11:52 pm

Gorgeous photographs – and OH now I want that parasol! Beautiful.
Dee
Twitter: curvaceousdee

February 24th, 2013 @ 2:00 pm

Twisted Angel – *beams* Thank you!

Malflic – It was fantastic. Really glad to have had the chance to sit for part of it, though.

Molly – And now I’m blushing. Because that one was utterly unplanned, and I glared at Hylas for it. But it came out really well

Rebel – I never used to like wearing red because it highlighted my red cheeks. Now I love it!

Beck – I’m not always… but I tend to photograph those times less often.

Rachel – Thank you so much! What a lovely compliment.

Kazi – I have no way of comparing the two! Certainly I think our Pride parade did Auckland proud

Kiwiana – *smooches*

Amie – It’s the contact lenses and the heat. That’s all!

Sexcentric – Hells no! I got three scavenger hunt locations that day. There’ll be one up this Sunday

Harper – It is absolutely gorgeous, isn’t it? One of my favourites.

xx Dee
Heather Cole
Twitter: Heather_Cole1

February 26th, 2013 @ 12:45 pm

I love your pictures. I mean, I *always* love your pictures, but these are just… sigh… gorgeous. Wear.Red.A.Lot.Please

See? I said please.
Dee
Twitter: curvaceousdee

March 3rd, 2013 @ 4:00 pm

Heather – You did indeed say please! What a good thing I really like wearing red Red dresses, red skirts, red shirts, red knickers …

xx Dee

About Dee

Exhibitionist with words, skin and sex. Free with kisses, compliments, and friendship. Open with heart, passion, and laughter.
Labels I choose for myself: pansexual, polyamorous, fat, kinky, New Zealander, writer.
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I write fortnightly for GLBTI magazine Express, for whom I am also the sub-editor. I also write upon occasion for other publications!
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