A massive clean-up effort is under way after more than 300,000 people lined Sydney's streets for the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Police have praised crowd behaviour after making just six arrests, for offences including assault and drug possession.
Mardi Gras has rolled through Sydney's streets with politicians joining the parade - including the prime minister.
It has been a series of firsts for Sydney's celebrated Mardi Gras, even though it was the 38th time the parade had marched along Oxford Street.
Revellers jostled to take selfies on Saturday night as Malcolm Turnbull became the first prime minister to attend the event.
Speaking with SBS, Mr Turnbull did not discuss reports that his presence at the parade would antagonise members of his backbench, but did express his support for Mardi Gras.
"This is an event that Lucy and I have attended for many, many years," he said.
"I think it is a wonderful event in the life of Sydney and delighted to be here."
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