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The Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade 2016
Saturday night in Sydney will see thousands of people coming together in a celebration of pride and self-expression. Follow all the crowds, costumes, and colour here. Follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/photosSMH">Twitter</a> and check out our photography club <a href="https://smh.com.au/clique">Clique</a>
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Scenes from the parade.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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Scenes from the parade.Credit:James Brickwood
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Scenes from the parade.Credit:James Brickwood
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The NRL Float.Credit:James Brickwood
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Scenes from the parade.Credit:James Brickwood
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Labor leader Bill Shorten and family with Tanya Plibersek at the parade.Credit:James Brickwood
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Scenes from the parade.Credit:James Brickwood
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People during the pararde.Credit:James Brickwood
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The original 78ers.Credit:James Brickwood
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Scenes from the parade. Photo: James BrickwoodCredit:James Brickwood.
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The original 78ers. Photo: James BrickwoodCredit:James Brickwood
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Indigenous parade goers. Photo: James BrickwoodCredit:James Brickwood
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Scenes from the parade.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 05: 2016 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras on March 5, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Dominic Lorrimer/Fairfax Media)Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 05: 2016 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras on March 5, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Dominic Lorrimer/Fairfax Media)Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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The Dykes on Bikes mark the start of the parade. Photo: James BrickwoodCredit:James Brickwood
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Tanya Plibersek is approached by protesters against mandatory detention. Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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The Dykes on Bikes mark the start of the parade. Photo: James BrickwoodCredit:James Brickwood
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Bill Shorten and Tanya Plibersek leave a press conference about marriage equality.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
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Dykes on bikes ride through Taylor Square. Photo: Dominic LorrimerCredit:Dominic Lorrimer