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Mardi Gras 2010 (photos)

March 7th 2010 14:56
Last weekend was Sydney's Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade along Oxford St and Flinders St in beautiful diverse Darlinghurst.

It was a warm day. I got ready with three dragqueens in Tempe and commuted by train in full costume from Sydenham Station to Central Station.

Here are some pictorial highlights. I was at The Taxi Club but many of my friends marched in the parade.

Morgan Bell - Mardi Gras, Sydney, 2010


Morgan Bell - Mardi Gras, Sydney, 2010


Morgan Bell - Mardi Gras, Sydney, 2010


Amanda Feelgood


Amanda Feelgood, Lola Del Arte, Natasha Tyra Knowles


Jesse, Summer Salt - taken by Beverly Buttercup


Madison Rose, Leo







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Comment by Chris Champion

March 7th 2010 19:44
What a party. I think they need to categorise the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras as a national treasure.

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

March 8th 2010 02:49
Hey Morgan

Saw some of these on your facebook page - what a hoot!

It seems the festival (not just the parade) doesn't quite get the coverage it deserves though - which is a great pity - as the diversity of films, books, fashions, plays and exhibits offers more than just the some of their parts.

Comment by Morgan Bell

March 8th 2010 04:06
hi Chris,

the festival brings in an astounding amount of tourism revenue, i think it injected 30 million into NSW this year, so it attracts the treasure as well



hi MNG,

yeah absolutely, its a huge cultural event, id say Fair Day (the week before) is just as popular, and thats just like a big gay market with stalls and entertainment

its a wonderful time of the year!

Comment by Tracy

March 14th 2010 02:57
What fantastic outfits!

Comment by Morgan Bell

March 17th 2010 01:45
hi Tracy,

some very talented dress-makers and make-up artists amongst those queens!

Comment by Michaelie

March 17th 2010 07:50
On my list of things I do before I die is actually make it to Sydney for Mardi Gras one year!

Featuring some great get-up there Morgan!

Mich

Comment by Michaelie

March 17th 2010 07:51
On my list of things I do before I die is actually make it to Sydney for Mardi Gras one year!

Featuring some great get-up there Morgan!

Mich

Comment by Michaelie

March 17th 2010 07:53
Wha...? Can you not delete your own comments any more?

Comment by Lara M

March 21st 2010 01:51
Fantastic costumes! Love how passionate people are about Mardi Gras, and really get into it

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