It’s that glorious time of the year folks – the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade 2019. About 300,000 people lined Oxford Street all the way to ANZAC Parade to witness the iconic night and as always, it did not disappoint. Fireworks, fire outfits, and literal fire – you name it, Mardi Gras had it including the one and only Kylie Minogue.
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The theme of this year’s festival is FEARLESS, to celebrate and acknowledge all the LGBTQI+ people across the world who express themselves every day.
Before we get to all the lewks – let’s just take a moment to relive Kylie’s surprise-but-not-a-surprise appearance at Mardi Gras. The angel witnessed her own tribute during the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.
DIVINE.
200 floats took to the streets but not before your faves Dykes on Bikes Sydney and Boys on Bikes did a big ol’ zoom. This year’s Mardi Gras was also the first to include a smoking ceremony followed by the First Nations float which opened the Parade.
This smoking ceremony is a first in the 41 year history of Mardi Gras. The First Nations float is the first float you’ll see, leading the Parade every year. #SydneyMardiGras pic.twitter.com/J93WINsmHZ
— Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (@sydneymardigras) March 2, 2019
Always love seeing the First Nations Rainbow Mob up front and centre at #SydneyMardiGras #FirstNations #IndigenousX #pride #LGBTQIA 🏳️🌈 pic.twitter.com/vU3AnGRic7
— Steven McLachlan (@SJMcLachlan) March 2, 2019
Hear the roar! Dykes on bikes are here! #SydneyMardiGras pic.twitter.com/PWTRo0pZCn
— Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (@sydneymardigras) March 2, 2019
And the boys on bikers too! 🏍 #SydneyMardiGras pic.twitter.com/2Jyy8DELZF
— Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (@sydneymardigras) March 2, 2019
And now, to some precious lewks.
OBSESSED.
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Need, want, love.
Again – need, want, love.
Now, to the definition of fearless.
This next one is such a beautiful photo. According to Getty, this is the first time Haka for Life have had a float in the parade. It was designed like a Waka Canoe with the theme One Waka, One Love.
Haka For Life is a organisation focused on men’s health, wellbeing, and suicide prevention in the Maori community.
Also, every single one of these.
Parade participants are gathering in the Rainbow Zone, ready to put on an incredible fearless show!! See you soon for the big Parade! 🌈❤️😀👯😍 #sydneymardigras pic.twitter.com/Fz3BGx3Nk3
— Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (@sydneymardigras) March 2, 2019
NSW Police were also in the parade… dancing rather than marching.
Bit cute.
We think our dancers at the parade tonight were pretty super. 🎉 #SydneyMardiGras pic.twitter.com/SA2g0CkcVm
— NSW Police Force (@nswpolice) March 2, 2019
Neighbours also had their first-ever float in this year’s parade.
“Everyone is welcome on Ramsay Street,” their float read.
HAPPY MARDI GRAS🌈♥️ @neighbours #MardiGras2019 #Neighbours pic.twitter.com/xCiBX5e5br
— 10 Peach (@10PeachAu) March 2, 2019
If you missed the parade, you can catch the repeat Sunday 8:30pm on SBS.
Happy Mardi Gras!
P.S.
https://twitter.com/petertaggart/status/1101610548989353984
P.P.S.
Happy Mardi Gras!
Thank you for celebrating with us. Extra Trains and buses are operating through the night. More info https://t.co/HVzHllOeeE— Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (@sydneymardigras) March 2, 2019
