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SYDNEY: Thousands of scantily clad revellers danced through Sydney on Saturday for the annual Mardi Gras parade, which returned to the Australian city’s streets for the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19.

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Fireworks, a PM and a lot of love: Oxford Street lights up as Mardi Gras returns home — as it happened

After two years of COVID-19 restrictions that saw the parade relocate, Oxford Street came alive as thousands celebrated the LGBT+ community.

ABC News

Sydney WorldPride opening concert: Kylie and Dannii Minogue gloriously launch season of golden hot pants

Live and Proud was a drag spectacular, with Casey Donovan and Charli XCX among the many highlights

The Guardian - AU

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Jonathan marching in his first Sydney Mardi Gras after coming out in his 60s

A glimpse at young love nudged Jonathan Watcham to finally tell his family and friends the truth. Now he feels a sense of self-worth he couldn't imagine 30 years ago.

ABC News

'Mardi Gras on steroids': revellers make riotous return

The 45th Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is set to begin in Sydney, with thousands of partygoers lining the streets for the first march on Oxford Street since 2020.

AAP

‘Mardi Gras is like my Christmas’: how Sydney’s LGBTQ+ community is marking Pride

From ‘gay admin’ to ‘bookings, bookings, bookings’, the city’s celebration of queerdom is about diversity and joy

The Guardian - AU

Sydney hits peak LGBTQ+ as Mardi Gras parade returns to Oxford Street

Hundreds of thousands of people expected to line the parade’s famous route, which last ran along the street in 2020 due to Covid

The Guardian - AU

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Sydney is all smiles and sequins for Mardi Gras return

With floats, costumes, and glitter at the ready, Mardi Gras is set to kick off, with 300,000 revellers expected at the spiritual home of the LGBTQI community.

AAP

Dropping Mardi Gras gun cases a mistake, prosecutor says

New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams says an assistant prosecutor wrongly decided to drop prosecution of more than a dozen illegal gun possession cases arising from Mardi Gras season arrests

The Independent UK

Meta profited from anti-LGBTQ+ ads despite entering float in Sydney Mardi Gras

Company accepted money from groups such as Australian Christian Lobby, who labelling a drag queen event as ‘attempt to sexualise innocent toddlers’

The Guardian - AU

Regional communities transport floats from Central Coast, Tamworth to celebrate Sydney WorldPride

From the world stage to infinity and beyond. This regional Mardi Gras float has taken the Sydney WorldPride theme to the next level, and it's gearing up to spread the love this weekend.

ABC News

As Australia celebrates Sydney WorldPride, here's what it's like being a queer Chinese Australian family in 2023

To mark Sydney WorldPride 2023 and Mardi Gras this weekend, the ABC asked queer Chinese Australian families to share their experiences having children in Australia.

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Everything you need to know for the Sydney Mardi Gras and WorldPride opening concert

Sydney is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends in years as the international WorldPride event officially opens and Mardi Gras returns to its historic home.

ABC News

Sydney Mardi Gras: How one night of violence in 1978 forever changed Australia's LGBTQIA+ movement

What began one night in June, 1978, with a large crowd of partygoers ended in fear, arrests and brutal violence. This is an immersive 3D retelling of Australia's first Mardi Gras.

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The Penguins had the most dapper fits for a team photo celebrating Mardi Gras

What a slick team fit for one of the biggest parties of the year.

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Guy shows Dustin Poirier a sign insulting his wife at Mardi Gras parade, gets what he deserves

Seriously, how much of a scumbag do you have to be to pull this stunt with Dustin Poirier's wife and kid right there?

The Independent UK

Watch celebrations in New Orleans as Rex parade marks Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras was celebrated in New Orleans with the iconic Rex parade through the city.

The Guardian - AU

Vacant shopfronts v the WorldPride takeover: is Oxford Street ready for Mardi Gras?

Once billed as Sydney’s golden queer mile, the strip has born the brunt of lockouts, lockdowns and gentrification. On the eve of its first parade since 2020 – and its biggest yet – the pressure is on

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The Independent UK

Mardi Gras ebullience intersects with crime worry, politics

It's Mardi Gras — or Fat Tuesday in New Orleans — and the annual, ebullient climax of the city's Carnival season comes this year with some political intrigue

Evening Standard

One killed, four injured in shooting at New Orleans Mardi Gras parade

A child was among the wounded at the event, which was packed with families

The Independent UK

Everything we know about mass shooting along Mardi Gras parade route in New Orleans

More than a dozen shots rang out along the route of one of New Orleans most popular Mardi Gras parades on Sunday night, sending families running in terror.

The Guardian - US

New Orleans carnival parade shooting kills one and injures four

Man, 21, arrested on count of murder, weapons charge after deadly shooting

The Independent UK

1 dead, 4 wounded, after Mardi Gras shooting in New Orleans

New Orleans police say one person has died and four are in stable condition after a shooting during a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans

The Independent UK

Gunman arrested after one killed and four – including young girl – wounded in shooting at Mardi Gras parade

Terrified locals and tourists who had gathered for the annual celebration desperately ran from the scene, with photos and videos showing belongings left behind in the street in the rush

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6 Ppl On What Pride Month Means To Them As Syd Gets Ready To Host WorldPride For The First Time

Mardi Gras is just around the corner and this will be the first year WorldPride will be hosted in the Southern Hemisphere.

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