It was reported that up to 300,000 people lined Sydney's streets to watch the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Saturday as the largest gay pride march in the Asia Pacific region marked its 30th anniversary.
Celebrating 30 years of Mardi Gras!!
It was also reported that there were 10,000 costumed participants sashaying through the city during the parade. Previously staged at a time when male homosexuality was still illegal in New South Wales, the Mardi Gras has now become better known as a sequin-adorned extravaganza that attracts tourists from around the world and pumps millions of dollars into the city's coffers.
Starting point of the parade
Without waiting for the parade to start later at night when its too dark to take any pictures, we decided to walk around the starting point of the parade and gave the actual parade a miss.
Due to the huge 30th anniversary celebration, more international participants joined the parade for the year.
An event with an international participation
Besides that, the usual decorated floats and costumes proved to be a major hit during the event.
Pictures around the starting point during the event
I guess the most shocking moment was to see children involved in the parade.
Is it really OK to expose children to the event?
And lastly, our group picture during the event before we leave.
Group photo
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