26 October 2011-A couple thousand people fill Civic Square in Wellington chanting “All Blacks, All Blacks, All Blacks.”
After a few introductions, the 2011 World Cup champions walk out just after noon waving to a slightly soggy Wellington crowd. A little rain and wind didn’t stop thousands of people from taking to the city streets to catch a glimpse of the world champs. This is the team’s third stop around the country after winning the World Cup against France on Sunday.
Parading from Civic Square to Parliament on flatbeds connected to Ford trucks, the All Blacks were all smiles as they greeted fans, signed rugby balls and posters and showed off the Webb Ellis Cup.
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- The All Blacks celebrate their World Cup win in Wellington Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Photo by Bobbi Lee Hitchon
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- The All Blacks celebrate their World Cup win in Wellington Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Photo by Bobbi Lee Hitchon
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- The All Blacks celebrate their World Cup win in Wellington Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Photo by Bobbi Lee Hitchon
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- The All Blacks celebrate their World Cup win in Wellington Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Photo by Bobbi Lee Hitchon
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- The All Blacks celebrate their World Cup win in Wellington Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Photo by Bobbi Lee Hitchon
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- Streamers color a dreary sky as the All Blacks parade through Wellington. Photo by Bobbi Lee Hitchon
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- All Blacks players reach out to fans as they roll through Wellington. Photo by Bobbi Lee Hitchon
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- All Blacks coach Graham Henry points to the crowd at Civic Square at the team’s Wellington Parade. Photo by Bobbi Lee Hitchon
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- Ma’a Nonu holds up the Webb Ellis Cup at the team’s victory parade in Wellington, NZ. Photo by Bobbi Lee Hitchon
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- The New Zealand flag frames team captain Richie McCaw as the Webb Ellis Cup sits not far ahead. Photo by Bobbi Lee Hitchon
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