Pride Whanganui celebrations hit home run in third year 26 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM 2 minutes to read Mayor Hamish McDouall addresses the rainbow crowd before their Pride Walk. Photo / Christina Emery Pride Whanganui organiser Christina Emery said it had hit its stride. The two flagship events - the Pride Walk and Pride Party - took place on Saturday after being delayed due to a packed schedule earlier in the year. "It's been a long, long two months. I had no doubt we would get a load of people there celebrating and being a part of it. I was not disappointed, they turned up in their droves and their colours, it was epic."