Hastings Blossom Parade kicks off in Hastings, New Zealand, Oct 3, 2020. [Photo provided to Chinaculture.org]

Along with the floats, there were many big mascots of the festival. Paw Patrol came to town again as are some other well-known animation characters such as White Bunny, Puumba, Mickey Mouse, Minion 1 and 2 and others.

The popular event, which has been held annually since 1950, has seen over 1,000 people taking part in the parade this year, including drivers, float makers, singers, dancers, parade marshals and clowns from a wide range of cultures representing every corner of the community.