People watch during the New Zealand Goldpanning Championships 2025, held at the Alexandra Blossom Festival on Saturday. PHOTOS: ELLA JENKINS : Taking in the sights and sounds

Festival Prince Corey Miller looks regal on the St John and Eat Humble Pie ‘‘Lifeline Limo’’ float at the Grand Parade. : Taking in the sights and sounds

An Otago Southland Chinese Association dragon has a staring contest with one of the young spectators at the Grand Parade. : Taking in the sights and sounds

The streets of Alexandra’s Centennial Avenue were lined with spectators eager to watch the Grand Parade. : Taking in the sights and sounds

The massed pipe band wowed the crowd before the crowning ceremony. : Taking in the sights and sounds

Lyn and Barry McCall of the Combined Lions Clubs of Alexandra and Clyde celebrate winning the people’s choice float award for the club’s float celebrating 80 years of Thomas the Tank Engine. : Taking in the sights and sounds

Blossom Festival event manager Martin McPherson joins in singing Why Does Love Do This to Me? with Christchurch band Capitol City. : Taking in the sights and sounds