Rotorua's CBD will be glowing and full of music as people come together for the Matariki All Stars Parade - as Rotorua's big weekend kicks off.
The parade begins at 7pm tonight from the Rotorua Arts Village, with people gathering from 6pm.
It will parade along Hinemoa St, Fenton St, Pukuatua St, Tutanekai St, and through Eat Streat to the Village Green.
Ally Rogers, creative director of the parade, said there would be entertainers from last year's Matariki Star Search.
A fireworks display, especially made for that space and timed to music, will take place at 8.45pm.