Parnell Festival of Roses
11-12 November 2006 Noon - 5pm daily Parnell Rose Gardens, Gladstone Road, Parnell
FREE SUMMER EVENT
Auckland's much-loved Parnell Festival of Roses saw an abundance of people flock to Parnell to enjoy the many festivities on offer last year.
The festival attracted over 16,000 people over the two days.
The festival was held around a number of Parnell venues - Sir Dove-Myer Robinson Park (Parnell Rose Gardens), Parnell Road, Selwyn Library and Parnell Community Centre.
The Parnell Rose Gardens were buzzing over the weekend with New Zealand craft stalls, art exhibitions, music, strolling performers and an appearance by kids' favourite, Fairy Claire.
The roses were in full bloom, and visitors to the Bell Roses display got a first look at the "Parnell Heritage" rose, Parnell's very own rose celebrating the suburb's rich history (see photo on the right of the screen). The rose was named by historian Rendell McIntosh, whose suggestion won the 'Nameless Rose' competition held by Auckland City in August.
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