A random summing up of some of the frivolous aspects of Saturday night's Auckland Pride Parade.

Best impersonation of Carmen: Suzanne Paul

Nastiest act: Mika roughing it up on a blood splattered float

Most dignified moment: The Remembrance float

Biggest balloon budget: Westpac

Biggest red balloon budget: Body Positive

Best dancer: The guy following the 100% float

Best buff bod: This guy (no, not Len!)

Highest heels: Zakk d'Larte

Best political entry: The Greens

Best one liner: Buckwheat for “This next float better hurry up before my beard grows back”

Sexiest group of women: The mermaids

Best drag newbie: Tamati Coffey

Sexiest in their uniforms: St John Ambulance

Best nice little touch: The witch's legs on the Inspector Spot/Wizard of Oz float