Some wore sparkly costumes, some wore uniforms and others wore pretty much nothing at all, but all those who took part in this year’s gay and lesbian Mardi Gras were united by one message – equality.
Organisers say more than 9,000 people marched in this year’s parade to celebrate the gay and lesbian community.
Tens of thousands more watched the procession along Oxford Street, including guest of honour singer Kylie Minogue, who also performed at an after party.
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