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Thousands line Sydney streets for Mardi Gras Parade

Tens of thousands lined the streets of Sydney for the 47th annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade, featuring over 10,000 participants and 180 floats.
The parade started at Hyde Park and concluded at Anzac Parade around 11pm.
This year's theme, Free To Be, symbolizes the fight for LGBTQIA+ equality, according to Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras CEO Gil Beckwith.
Authorities advised motorists to avoid certain streets and urged extra travel time, with additional public transportation services in place due to anticipated large crowds.

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Thousands line Sydney streets for annual Mardi Gras Parade

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