More than half a million people are expected to participate in hundreds of events when the city welcomes individuals from all backgrounds.
The 17 day event ends next month with the Historic pride march on Sydney Harbour bridge.
Drag kings and queens pose for a photographed dressed in the colours of the Progress Pride Flag during a Sydney WorldPride 2023 media preview, in Sydney, Thursday, February 16, 2023. Source: AAP / BIANCA DE MARCHI/AAPIMAGE