Wednesday, August 20, 2008

What was on bikes?

For the past 5 years in Auckland an Erotic Fair has been held and the Wednesday prior to the weekend there is a very special parade that comes through the city. Last year I happened to be outside with a co-worker when the parade passed us, and everything seemed reasonably low-key.

This year, there have been protesting and people seeking injunctions in court. What kind of parade was it you ask? It was a parade that's called Boobs on Bikes. It's used to promote the fair for the weekend and an opportunity for individuals to be "free". The injunction didn't work and the parade went ahead today. With all the press, there were many people lining the streets today to see what was going on. (I decided that to ensure I really got to experience Auckland I should be there as well). I've heard that there were around 100,000 people on the streets.

Here's a link to the newspaper article on it. I was able to snap a few pictures of the crowds and people with my phone as shown below. (Don't worry no nudity below)

Here are a bunch of construction workers lined up for the show (parade).
Right in front of the parade were a bunch of protesters walking against pornography and nudity.


Two of the participants in the parade.

2 comments:

Andy said...

a new twist for Bedford Day?

Unknown said...

imagine that...