The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is Australia’s party of the year. In its 40 years it’s gone from a political riot to a riot of colour. These photos capture the excitement in the build-up to the parade.
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OMG! Its Patsy and Edina.
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Spot the one in the wig.
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And the Miss Mortarboard title goes to ….
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A hoot in horns.
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Members of the glitterati.
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Definite eye contact here!
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Cheeky!
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Hey dudes, where’s the pool?
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They call me mellow yellow.
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Men in black.
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Showing off their tools.
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Playing with his pinky.
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Beam me up, baby!
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The wonderful wizards of Oz.
We have more photos and videos and of the parade on our Time To Wander Facebook page. TTW
Bernard O’Shea was a guest of Pullman Sydney Hyde Park. Photos © Bernard O’Shea.