Set to lead the Steampunk Festival Street Parade were (front) Nick Anderson, 4, and (behind) the Victoria Cooper Academy of Dance performers. PHOTOS: JULES CHIN : Colourful spectacle of science fiction and fantasy

The Zeppelin time machine of Sir Gideon Steamcrank Gearlord of the Twisting Spires, aka Carl Yates, was ridden by Eddie and Pamela King, of Christchurch. : Colourful spectacle of science fiction and fantasy

A tiger on the loose at Steampunk Festival Street parade. : Colourful spectacle of science fiction and fantasy

One of the mechanical marvels on display in the Steampunk Festival Street Parade. : Colourful spectacle of science fiction and fantasy

Steampunk outfits on display in the street parade. : Colourful spectacle of science fiction and fantasy

In the Steampunk Festival Street Parade (from left) are Jamie Buckland and Yvonne Yates, of Christchurch, and Nicola Temby, of Oamaru. : Colourful spectacle of science fiction and fantasy

The brass band Crash Bandihoot play in the street parade. : Colourful spectacle of science fiction and fantasy