2.45pm: Sonny Bill Williams continued to melt hearts and win over fans, after he gave away his All Blacks cap and sunglasses to a child.
Taimakau Pikia-Karehana is now one lucky 10-year-old.
"I'm so happy," he said afterwards.
He is a huge fan and his bedroom is decked out in all blacks duvet cover and bean bag, he said.
1.56pm: A haka was performed by Wellington East School and Rongotai College pupils.
Wellington Mayor Cecilia Wade-Brown spoke at the official celebration.
"Thank you for your hard work and dedication," she said to the crowd.
She acknowledged Ma'a Nonu.
"You are now part of a team that has won the World Cup back-to-back. Woo," she said.
Hansen spoke to the crowd, saying "today has been just awesome".
"It's been a privilege to be a part of the All Blacks. It makes me really really proud to be a New Zealander."
Skipper Richie McCaw came out with a huge cheer. He showed the Webb Ellis Cup to the crowd, and everyone cheered.
When he spoke to the crowd, Richie McCaw said every member of the squad played a part in the cup success.
MC Jason Pine asked him if, after a summer on the beach, he'd be back to lead the All Blacks next season.
"I don't know about that," McCaw replied.
All Blacks waved to the crowd before they left the stage, and people are slowly starting to disperse.
1.28pm: Australian Hannah Jones, 10, has ditched her roots saying she has betrayed the Wallabies.
"I'm a fan now [All Blacks] They are nicer."
Civic Square is now full to overflowing as the All Blacks complete the last of their street parade.
One of the most decked out is Claude Duncan, from Porirua.
He's carrying a flag pole 5 metres tall, hoisting two All Blacks flags. He's wrapped another flag around his shoulders, partially covering his replica 1990s All Blacks top.
He said he dressed up like that throughout the cup as he woke in the small hours to support his team.
"They've done us very proud. I watched (the parade) from Parliament and followed them all the way down. It's an amazing turnout and amazing weather."
While Richie McCaw used to be his favourite player, he said he now liked them all, even the subs who played their role on the cup win.
As the closing ceremony in Civic Square began, all the All Blacks players, coaches and support staff were welcomed individually.
The Wellingtonians got the biggest cheers, as did Dan Carter, Richie McCaw and Nehe Milner-Scudder.
1.06pm: The street is bustling with people as they wade through the crowd to make their way to Civic Square, hoping to catch another look of the All Blacks.
Conversations with everyone seems to be revolved around the team, as children and adults alike excitedly hold their autographed belongings.
People are patiently but happily waiting at Civic Square.
There are people waiting on the square as well as the bridge.
12.56pm: Standing out like the proverbial in an Aussie rugby top was Bronson Parsons, a 16-year-old Wallabies supporter - from Porirua.
As the ABs drove past he proudly showed off his top, attracting laughs from the players.
"I just grew up with my dad and my dad supported Australia," he said.
He supported the Wallabies last week and was proud of their good performance.
The Evans family from Stokes Valley have a reminder of a day they'll never forget.
Te Ao, 8, hoisted on the shoulders of Ruiha, 16, and with the help of people around him, managed to get the signatures of several ABs on his rugby ball.
At one point it looked like the ball had travelled too far when Liam Messam was signing it, but the fringe squad member fired a bullet pass straight into Te Ao's hands. This was greeted with plenty of applause
.He also got Kieran Read and Steve Hansen's autographs.
The family agreed their favourite player was Nehe Milner- Scudder.
But it was a bitter sweet day for two young rugby fans.
Reed Griffin, 7, got 10 signatures on his mini rugby ball - including Carter and many of the Hurricanes.
Sister Bailey Griffin also got some scrawls on a white superman top, but she lost it on one of the floats.
The upset 8-year-old would love it back if anyone knows where it ended up.
Chelsea Smethurst is a huge fan of the All Blacks.
She even yelled, "Brodie! Remember me?!", while holding her 'I love Brodie' sign.
Her and her two friends Amy Green and Madeline Neal from Palmerston North, woke up at the crack of dawn to come down and join in on celebrations.
"Dan Carter is my favourite. So is Richie and Sonny. Actually just about all of them."
Ms Smethurst said they got up at 5am to be in Wellington on time.
Stores on Lambton Quay are empty as crowds are more interested in catching a glimpse of the All Blacks rather than a spot of shopping.
Lambton Quay's Sunglass Hut employee Maddie Skeggs said the store had been quiet since the parade, but expects to pick up as it is a sunny day.
"It's been really quiet. Since the parades been on, it hasn't been as busy."S
he has been enjoying the atmosphere.
"It's great. We get a front row view."
12.32pm: The All Blacks are slowly making their way to Civic Square as thousands of people greet the players. People that are in buildings have popped their heads out to wave to the team.
People are sitting on the roof of Kirkcaldie & Stains to get a better glimpse of the players.
12.25pm: Rugby balls are flying in the air as the All Blacks make their way out of Parliament.
The players are happily signing rugby balls thrown at them.
Dan Carter gave a wave to the crowd in which everyone responded with a huge roar.
There was also a massive roar when Hansen and McCaw drove past.
The excited crowd can't seem to get enough of Carter, with people yelling out his name from all around him, left, right and centre, as well as from above, with people looking down from buildings.
The team are happily signing everything thrown at them from rugby balls to posters.
Lambton Quay has come to a standstill, giving the appearance that almost everyone in the capital has taken a break from work to see the All Blacks.
12:10pm: Thousands of people are lining barricades put up on inner-city streets, through which the All Blacks will shortly pass.
Amid all the talk of Dan Carter and Richie McCaw, one fan was busy writing a banner in tribute to another retiring hero.
"Shot Kev," Grace Brennan wrote.
"I think he's probably the unsung hero of the All Blacks - the best hooker around."
12pm: Chants of 'Richie' can be heard from the crowd - mostly the girls.
The team are now in the float, preparing to make their way down to Lambton Quay.
11.50am: Prince Charles is now speaking at the parade.
"What the hell am I going to say to the Aussies next week?" he joked, sparking laughter from the crowd.
11:45am: All Blacks captain Richie McCaw and coach Steve Hansen have come out to the steps of Parliament.
McCaw has given a short speech to the excited fans.
"It's been a long journey," he said.
"The support we're getting is....fantastic."
11:30am: Brothers Canea and Moko Nuku Nuku were decked out in All Blacks kit to "support our heroes".
"We're going to see the Hurricanes off for this year."
They were also fans of wing sensation Nehe Milner-Skudder.
11:25am: Nehe Milner-skuder has a huge fan base at Queen Margaret College.
"We've been Skudder steeping our way through the crowd today," student Claudia Adamson said.
11:20am: Wellington girls college girls took an afternoon off.
Student Molly Nixie said they went to the Rugby Union to catch a glimpse of them.
"We went to the Rugby Union and saw them. We touched their hands.
"They are so pretty," molly said.
When asked who they were Los excited to see, the seven girls all squealed Sonny Bill Williams and giggled.
Another student Loini Simeti was taking a break from exam study.
"I want to see Dan Carter."
11:15am: Helen McLean said she had collected her children from school so they could go the parade.
"We did it last time. It's a big deal," she said.
"I'm excited to see Conrad."
About 15 families from Northland Primary were pulling their kids out from school to watch the parade, she said.
Her son Henry Ablett-McLean, 13 said he was most excited to see Julian Savea.
"He's really fast."
South featherston primary school has come a long way to see the rugby royalty.
"We organised this yesterday. We've taken the day off. It takes an hour an and half to get here," the school's principal Margie Sutherland said.
"It's been amazing. Kids are so excited and so pumped up.
"They want to see Richie and Dan."
Student Jack Millar, 10, said he was excited.
"I love the all blacks and wanted to see him my whole life."
Without hesitation Jack said he was most excited to see Dan Carter.
• 11.30am: Parade begins at Parliament, with a welcome from the Speaker of the House.
• 12pm: All Blacks leave Parliament, to travel along Lambton Quay, Wills St, Mercer St, and then into Civic Sq.
• 1pm: Arrive in Civic Sq for official welcome.
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