Princess Jess Linwood waves from the Alexandra Plunket Society's 'Noddy' float : Alexandra Blossom Festival
The Invercargill Licensing Trust City of Invercargill Highland Pipe Band marches down Centennial Avenue. : Alexandra Blossom Festival
Princess Shaun Robinson waves to friends from the Alexandra New World's 'Transformers' float. : Alexandra Blossom Festival
Princess Hester Philip waves from the Rotary Club of Alexandra's float 'Tangled'. : Alexandra Blossom Festival
Town Cryer Paddy-Ann Pemberton opens the Blossom Festival on Saturday. : Alexandra Blossom Festival
Thrillseekers enjoy a ride against a backdrop of the snow-capped Dunstan Mountains in Pioneer Park for Saturday in the Park. : Alexandra Blossom Festival
"Hefty Geoff" otherwise known as Geoff Veale entertains the crowd with his juggling routine. : Alexandra Blossom Festival
The crowd in Pioneer Park for Saturday in the Park. : Alexandra Blossom Festival
Shane Price glides down Centennial Avenue on his Penny Farthing. : Alexandra Blossom Festival
Tucking into snacks before the procession are from left Brydee (3) and Camryn Patrick (2) of Roxburgh and Maddison Gorton (3) of Milton. : Alexandra Blossom Festival
Alan McCrostie leads a parade of classic cars down Centennial Avenue. : Alexandra Blossom Festival
Princess Leigh Robertson waves from the Stadium Tavern Social Club's winning float 'Kiwiana '. : Alexandra Blossom Festival
Despite the cold, thousands turned out to watch the Blossom Festival Parade in Alexandra on Saturday. ODT photographer Gerard O'Brien was there to capture the event.
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