Melbourne Pop singer idol Kelly Milo appeared at Sydney Global Gay Carnival , celebrating the 41st year of this event. About 300,000 revelers and 12,500 parade participants participated in the event. The celebration will last from Saturday to Sunday morning, and the state of New South Wales will relax the ban on alcohol, allowing the venue to extend the time for alcohol service to 3:30 am.
Sydney Mayor Clover Moore said the theme of the event is to recognize people in the community who oppose gender discrimination. He said many gay people feel lonely and carnival gives them the opportunity to seek help. The Sydney Carnival Parade began in 1978 in honor of the 1969 New York Stonewall Riot. Later, with the increasing activity of Australian human rights movements, gay people in Sydney began carnival in the name of celebrating summer.
00000 people started from near Hyde Park and followed the 1.7-kilometer route. They wore feathers and glittering headdresses to kick off the Carnival. The appearance of stars including Kelly Milo, April Rose Pengli, Jody Anasta pushed the Carnival to a climax.
In addition, there is also a strong police force to ensure the safety of the activities. More than 1,000 police officers were deployed in Central Business District in Sydney, and the riot squad and police dog team were also on standby. Assistant Chief of the NSW Police Department Tony Crandle warned that there is a possibility of drug use during this event, so people should take good care of their friends.
