The new footage of the first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade in 1978 shows crowds of revellers clad in capes and flags, contrasted with violent arrests by police.
He said the crowd grew as it moved through Darlinghurst, in Sydney’s inner east, with many spilling out of clubs and bars into the procession.
“A lot of people were just hanging around and joined the parade. [They] didn’t know about it, but just on the basis that it was a celebration.”
I love this so much. A tiny start with a few people, a banner and a truck turns into a spontaneous party as they meander past the clubs. And look how big it is today!
I love this so much. A tiny start with a few people, a banner and a truck turns into a spontaneous party as they meander past the clubs. And look how big it is today!