Sydney's annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade has kicked off in style, returning to oxford street for the first time in two years. 9News
The first lot of paraders kicked off the celebration around 6pm with a sea of rainbow flags, glitter and sequins among them.
"I'll just be wearing clothes. I'll be wearing jeans and a shirt, I won't try and compete," he said at a media conference on Saturday morning. "This has been quite a journey. And it's also a great event. Pride is something that we should be proud of, that Australia is moving towards a more and more equal community where everyone is respected, no matter who they love."This year's parade comes as Sydney hosts WorldPride 2023, the first time the event has been held in the southern hemisphere.
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