2021 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
Tonight is the night when Sydney sparkles – all the colour and creativity of the iconic 2021 LGBTQI+ Sydney Mardi Gras parade which will be held inside the Sydney Cricket Ground for the first time.
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Parade goers take part during the 43rd Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade at the SCG. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade usually happens along Oxford Street but is being held at the Sydney Cricket Ground this year due to COVID-19 restrictions and contact tracing requirements.Credit:Getty Images
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Parade goers take part during the 43rd Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade at the SCG.Credit:Getty Images
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The SCG lights come on as the march continues.Credit:AP
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Participants march in the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade at the Sydney Cricket Ground.Credit:AP
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Mardi Gras mainstayers, the Dykes on Bikes parade around the SCG.Credit:Getty Images
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Sydney’s Mayor Clover Moore, bottom right, marches in the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade.Credit:AP
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Dykes on Bikes start the parade around the SCG.Credit:Getty Images
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The 2021 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras makes its way around the SCG.Credit:Andrew Taylor
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Koranis (Micky) Weerachaiyong has designed his own amazing outfit. “This year, I have created huge wings of fabric and colour feathers, decorated with glittering sequins and different colour beads spread over the front and back. In addition, there will be heart shapes, circles and free forms all surrounded by little flowers.”Credit:Steven Siewert
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Participants in the 2021 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras head towards the SCG.Credit:Steven Saphore
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A wave hello as people catch up ahead of the parade.Credit:Steven Saphore
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So much care and attention has gone into each costume. It will be a sight to see later on.Credit:Steven Saphore
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From all corners of the globe they come. Mardi Gras revellers from Brazil taking part.Credit:Steven Saphore
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Some members of the Dykes on Bikes float have a chat before it all kicks off later tonight.Credit:Steven Saphore
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Spectators arrive at the gates ahead of the parade at 730pm.Credit:Steven Saphore
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A subtle message hidden in this outfit.Credit:STEVEN SAPHORE
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The Dykes on Bikes ladies are ready to go.Credit:STEVEN SAPHORE
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The First Nations Community float ahead of the 2021 Sydney Mardi Gras.Credit:Rhett Wyman
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A protest on Oxford St fighting discrimination against LGBTQI+ , BLM and changes to the religious freedom discrimination bill.Credit:Rhett Wyman
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A protest on Oxford St fighting discrimination against LGBTQI+ , BLM and changes to the religious freedom discrimination bill. Credit:Rhett Wyman
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The ‘Better Together’ float representing medical workers prepare to take part.Credit:Getty Images
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Lady Fur poses (swings?) with one of the fig trees outside the cricket ground.Credit:Getty Images
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Performer Georgie poses in front of the members stand at the SCG.Credit:Getty Images
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The anticipation is building towards the first ever Mardi Gras to be held at the SCG.Credit:Steven Saphore
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A group preaching love crosses the road.Credit:STEVEN SAPHORE
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Bree Mountain getting ready in the mirror with Lady Gaga ‘Rain on me’ inspired looks with other performers getting ready at Bree’s home.Credit:Steven Siewert
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AJ Brown in white wings, president of Trans Pride Australia at their rehearsal. Credit:Edwina Pickles
