Festival of Roses on in Parnell

Relax amid the blooms this weekend and be entertained free with music and dance at the annual Parnell Festival of Roses.

The two-day event is on from 11am to 5pm at the Parnell Rose Gardens in Gladstone Rd, and in Parnell's main street.

The Auckland Rose Society's competitions will be in St Mary's Church and guided tours will be given of the Holy Trinity Cathedral with its stained-glass windows. A free bus will link venues.

* e-mail diane.whiskerfield@aucklandcity.govt.nz

Parnell festival of roses