Barbara Hope, Jessie Hope, Lyla Twomey (3), Sonya Clark holding Fletcher Kinney (1), James Kinney (3), Olivia Duffy (4) and Helen Duffy were waiting to watch the parade on Saturday when it was postponed due to weather. : Dunedin Midwinter Carnival

Beau Pene (15) leads the parade. : Dunedin Midwinter Carnival

Beau Pene (15) leads the parade. : Dunedin Midwinter Carnival

The unicorn was a special feature of this year's parade. : Dunedin Midwinter Carnival

An array of lanterns processes past. : Dunedin Midwinter Carnival

Children carry 'snowman' lanterns. : Dunedin Midwinter Carnival

Bethany Parker-Farmer (10), Sophie Keen (13) hold their lanterns. : Dunedin Midwinter Carnival

Izzy Locker (left) performing as 'snowflakes'. : Dunedin Midwinter Carnival

Rochelle and William Lubbe with Casey (3) and Tyler (4) watch the fire performers. : Dunedin Midwinter Carnival

Fred Soederstrom of 'Firebugs' performs. : Dunedin Midwinter Carnival

The crowd. : Dunedin Midwinter Carnival

The carnival ends with a bang. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery. : Dunedin Midwinter Carnival