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2021 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
Tonight is the night when Sydney sparkles - all the colour and creativity of the iconic 2021 LGBTQI+ Sydney Mardi Gras parade which will be held inside the Sydney Cricket Ground for the first time. <p>Follow us on Twitter @photosSMH <p>Like our photos? Selected images available from <a href="http://consumer.fairfaxsyndication.com/C.aspx?VP3=SearchResult&ALID=2ITPN4UZPJU6">www.fairfaxphotos.com</a></p>
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Singing superstar Rita Ora performs during the 43rd Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.Credit:STEVEN SAPHORE
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Rita Ora performs during the 43rd Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.Credit:STEVEN SAPHORE
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Rita Ora performing.Credit:STEVEN SAPHORE
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SMH NEWS. Rita Ora performs during the 43rd Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney. 6th March 2021. Photo: Steven Saphore / SMHCredit:STEVEN SAPHORE
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SMH NEWS. Rita Ora performs during the 43rd Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney. 6th March 2021. Photo: Steven Saphore / SMHCredit:STEVEN SAPHORE
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Spectators take in Rita Ora's performance.Credit:STEVEN SAPHORE
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The Diversity Allies make their way around.Credit:STEVEN SAPHORE
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Not quite sure what is going in this one, but it looks fantastic!Credit:STEVEN SAPHORE
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Now there are costumes and then there is THIS costume!Credit:STEVEN SAPHORE
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Rise 4 Love make their way around.Credit:STEVEN SAPHORE
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Mardi Gras isn't Mardi Gras until the life savers march by!Credit:STEVEN SAPHORE
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The parade makes its way around the SCG.Credit:STEVEN SAPHORE
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The SCG lights take over as the party starts.Credit:STEVEN SAPHORE
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The parade makes its way around the outside of the SCG.Credit:STEVEN SAPHORE
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One of the most amazing self-made costumes we have ever seen at Mardi Gras.Credit:STEVEN SAPHORE
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Possibly not medical professionals make their way around the stadium.Credit:STEVEN SAPHORE
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The iconic 434 float make their way to the arena.Credit:STEVEN SAPHORE
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Federal Labor Leader Anthony Albanese with Linda Scott at the 2021 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.Credit:Supplied
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The scene inside the Sydney Cricket Ground as the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is held inside a stadium for the first time due to Covid crowd control restrictions.Credit:STEVEN SAPHORE
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Participants march in the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade.Credit:AP