Annual event Taranaki Multi Ethnic Extravaganza will begin with a parade in New Plymouth's city business district on Saturday morning. (File pic).

A melting pot of cultures will be celebrated with food a fun at an annual event this weekend.

The Taranaki Multi Ethnic Extravaganza will begin at 10.30am on Saturday with a colourful multicultural parade starting at New Plymouth's clock tower.

Local ethnic communities are set to march in the parade wearing their national costumes to showcase the representation of the region's multiculturalism.

The festival will then follow at the Pukekura Raceway from 11am.

The day's line-up includes live performances, arts and crafts, community information stalls, food stalls, and activities for children.

Entry to the event is by way of a gold coin donation.