The 41st Sydney Mardi Gras parade takes place on Saturday. Here's what time you need to be there and where to find a good spot to watch.
"Drag queens, Dykes on Bikes, Sydney lifesavers, community heroes and much much more, come together to produce what has become the parade that stops the nation," Mardi Gras material says.
"[The theme] reminds us that there is still more to be done. It draws attention to the audacious bravery of the LGBTIQ community. It encourages us to break down the barriers that still exist." The parade will start at Sydney's Whitlam Square and take a 1.7km route along Oxford Street and Flinders Street, before ending at Moore Park.
"We also have to be conscious of the impact the event has on the environment so we encourage people to bring a reusable water bottle with them rather than relying on single-use bottles."Mardi Gras organisers are urging spectators to travel by public transport with road closures in place around the city.
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