Live updates: Wellington America's Cup victory parade

1:30pm:

The parade has finished up in Wellington, after a rousing welcome from thousands of fans in a packed Civic Square.

"It's an amazing down here and a hell of a turn out, they might have upstaged Auckland," said Blair Tuke.

Celebrations will continue throughout the week, with a parade in Christchurch on Wednesday and Dunedin on Thursday.

Live updates: Wellington America's Cup victory parade
Photo credit: Newshub / Lloyd Burr

12:30pm: 

Tens of thousands of Wellingtonians cheered as Team New Zealand travelled along Lambton Quay and Willis Street with the Auld Mug, two weeks on from their historic win. 

There were many young fans with their families in the crowd, with school holidays kicking off this week.

Live updates: Wellington America's Cup victory parade
Photo credit: Newshub

12:00pm:

Hundreds of Wellington fans have gathered at the steps of Parliament to see the Auld Mug and Emirates Team New Zealand up close. Sports Minister Jonathan Coleman was there to welcome the team.

More fans are lining the streets to celebrate the team as they prepare to parade along Lambton Quay, Willis Street and into Civic Square where Team New Zealand will address the crowds.

Peter Burling holding the Auld Mug at the steps of Parliament
Peter Burling holding the Auld Mug at the steps of Parliament Photo credit: Newshub/ Lloyd Burr
Live updates: Wellington America's Cup victory parade
Photo credit: Newshub
Emirates Team New Zealand were welcomed at the steps of Parliament
Emirates Team New Zealand were welcomed at the steps of Parliament Photo credit: Newshub

11:30am:

The America's Cup victory parade will kick off in the capital city at midday on Tuesday, with a heavy blanket of fog lifting just in time for the celebrations.

Fog caused flight delays at Wellington Airport earlier on Tuesday morning, but it's expected to be all clear by midday to make way for fine weather.

The parade will start outside Parliament at 12:00pm and travel along Lambton Quay and Willis Street into Civic Square.

Newshub.