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March 3rd, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda Some wore sparkly costumes, some wore uniforms and others wore pretty much nothing at all, but all those who took part in this year’s gay and lesbian Mardi Gras were united by one message – equality.
Marriage equality and gay rights were the themes on Sydney’s Oxford Street on Saturday night as thousands marched, danced and cartwheeled through the street to celebrate diversity.
Pouring rain and cloudy skies did not stop parade-goers from coming out to celebrate the gay and lesbian community’s night of nights.
“The rain just added to the excitement and cooled us down in there,” parade marcher Jed, who donned a T-shirt reading ‘Born this gay’, told AAP.
Umbrellas replaced sequins and glitter as the most common accessory as thousands lined Oxford Street to get a glimpse of the glamour.
“The rain didn’t bother us. We were organised and brought umbrellas,” Jewish float participant Isaac told AAP.
The parade featured floats from religious groups and social groups, as well as a contingency of police, fire fighters and ambulance workers.
And Mardi Gras veterans, including Dykes on Bikes, got the crowds cheering early in the parade.
Almost all the floats had the same message – equal rights for everyone.
“They need to actually make marriage equality for everybody. It’s how it should be,” parade marcher Robert said.
“It should be for everybody, no issues,” Isaac said.
Politicians weren’t going to be left out of the festivities, with Sydney Mayor Clover Moore, who has supported the parade since 1986, turning out with a team of supporters.
The ALP was also represented with the rainbow Labor marriage equality float, with Tanya Plibersek on board.
And the Liberal Party also had their spot in the parade.
Last year, Barry O’Farrell announced that he would allow a conscious vote for NSW Liberal members on the issue of gay marriage.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard allowed the same for her Labor Party members in 2011, resulting in the party voting in favour of the move.
Greens senator Sarah Hansen-Young, who confessed she was “not a virgin” of the Mardi Gras, said the parade was an opportunity to celebrate how far the Marriage Equality Campaign had come in parliament.
“We have several bills in parliament,” she said.
“Tony Abbott now has to step out of the way and let his party catch up with the people.”
The parade is an annual event by the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, which aims to raise the visibility of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex communities.
Ms Hansen-Young said the Mardi Gras was an important event not just for those involved but for the nation.
“It (the parade) has grown to the point where it’s not just the Sydney community but the whole Australian community saying yes, let’s celebrate diversity,” she said.
Kylie Minogue, who is celebrating 25 years in the music industry this year, was in Sydney for the parade.
The pop princess is set to perform at the Mardi Gras after-party on Saturday night.
Oxford Street was under heavy police presence during the parade, and ambulance and first aid workers were on site.
Police said there had been no early reports of serious incidents.
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