Bye bye!

The glitter is settling and I'm signing off for the night.

Thank you all so much for spending Mardi Gras with me, for one unforgettable and electric parade.

Remember you can catch all of ABC's WorldPride coverage at the iView link, and read about our Mardi Gras coverage on the stories page here.

Final pics for the night

One last look back!

Another round of pics

There were too many wonderful looks to fit in one post!

Be safe on the way home
What an epic night!

Phew, the floats are done and the highlights have started.

Top moments of the 45th Mardi Gras are rolling in.

What was your favourite moment? Mine? The dogs, all the dogs, and of course the feeling of celebration and inclusion that has enveloped the city of Sydney.

But wait, there's more

We're nearing the end of the floats to leave the marshalling area at Hyde Park.

Wrapping up the rear are:

  • Western Sydney University
  • Gay Tradies
  • Hoop Pride
  • TransPride Australia
  • Braveheart
  • Itty Bitty Titty Committee
  • Drag Kings Unite
  • Haka for life
Watch: Youngest Aussie Drag Queen

Meet Australia's youngest Drag Queen, Logan Kelly, aka Candy Featherbottom. 

The 13-year-old is not your average teen — he's a singer, has a black belt in karate, and is an absolute legend!

State Liberal paraders

Liberal Party NSW — Friends of the LGBTQI Community are marching as well.

They're not the only political party out tonight, NSW Labor, The Greens NSW, and an Independent have all taken to Oxford St.  

Jonathan's first Mardi Gras

Jonathan came out to his family during the COVID lockdown, and now he is marching alongside the Sydney Hookers Boxing Club.

It's the only LGBTQ+ boxing club in the Mardis Gras parade and in the southern hemisphere.

Read more about Jonathan's story at the link below.

Watch: Rainbow fireworks