Sydney Mardi Gras returns to Oxford Street

Sydney Mardi Gras return to Oxford Street

People participate in the 45th annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade on Oxford Street in Sydney, Saturday, February 25, 2023. (AAP Image/Steven Saphore) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / STEVEN SAPHORE/AAPIMAGE

Tens of thousands of people have watched the Mardi Gras parade in Sydney which featured 200 floats and 12,000 participants, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The event brought people of all cultures and sexual orientations together in a powerful display of community and acceptance.

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Published 26 February 2023 5:17pm

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Tens of thousands of people have watched the Mardi Gras parade in Sydney which featured 200 floats and 12,000 participants, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The event brought people of all cultures and sexual orientations together in a powerful display of community and acceptance.

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Sydney Mardi Gras returns to Oxford Street

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Tens of thousands of people have watched the Mardi Gras parade in Sydney which featured 200 floats and 12,000 participants, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The event brought people of all cultures and sexual orientations together in a powerful display of community and acceptance.

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Tens of thousands of people have watched the Mardi Gras parade in Sydney which featured 200 floats and 12,000 participants, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The event brought people of all cultures and sexual orientations together in a powerful display of community and acceptance.

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