Sydney Cricket Ground last night
(
Saturday 6 March 2021) in a dazzling
display of self-expression, proving that not even a global
pandemic can stop LGBTQI+ communities rising together in
pride and passion.
A stadium crowd of 36,000
spectators cheered on as 5,000 marchers, from over 120
parade entries, marched onto the field in a vibrant display
of diversity and unity. Parade partner SBS broadcast the
event live to hundreds of thousands of homes and viewing
parties across the country.
From Broken Hill to
Cairns, 30 venues across Australia were awarded grants to
hold official parade viewing parties. Established by Mardi
Gras and Facebook Australia, the initiative was designed to