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.
The All Blacks flag flying from the Beehive before their Victory Parade from Parliament through the streets of Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell
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.
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.
From left to right: Florrie Dixon, Victoria hill, Madeline Stewart, Jasmine Bhula, Charlotte Barber, Claudia Adamson
and Meg Schwarz are huge fans of Nehe Milner-Skudder. Photo / Solbin Kang
"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.
