Sydney is wrapped in a rainbow of colour ahead of one of the world's biggest street parades
HEAVY rain has cleared just in time as thousands of people gather to celebrate Sydney's Mardi Gras, the Australian gay and lesbian community's night of nights.
Feathers, wigs and ponchos were the most common accessories on Oxford Street.
Spanish tourists Mark and Agnela began lining up early on Saturday afternoon to grab a spot and say they're shocked by the turnout.
"We have similar parades in Barcelona but they're quite new and not this big," Mark said.
He said it was nice to see gay people celebrated and accepted in the event.
Revellers whoop it up at the 35th Sydney Mardi Gras. Picture: Adam Taylor
Around 10,000 performers took part in the event which celebrates the parade's 35th anniversary.
A key feature of this year's "Generations of Love" theme was the participation of people who took part in Sydney's first Mardi Gras in 1978.
Creative director Ignatius Jones said the lead float would be "dedicated to the 78ers, the first generation".
Revellers whoop it up at the 35th Sydney Mardi Gras. Picture: Adam Taylor
The float was surrounded by young protesters carrying parade "season posters" from 1978 up to 2013.
The two key "1978ers" participating in the parade were media personality Julie McCrossin and the "godfather of Mardi Gras", Ron Austin.
Every major political party entered a float this year and for the first time, the armed forces marched in uniform in the parade.
A number of "Bob Katters" took part in the parade, with performers dressing up like the maverick Queensland MP.
Time for a snack at the 35th anniversary of the Sydney Mardi Gras. Picture: Adam Taylor
Revellers dance through the streets during the 35th anniversary of the Sydney Mardi Gras. Picture: Adam Taylor
Revellers dance through the streets during the 35th anniversary of the Sydney Mardi Gras. Picture: Adam Taylor
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