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Saturday, 3 March 2007, 15:36 GMT

In pictures: Sydney Mardi Gras

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Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade is one of the biggest events of its kind in the world.

Float at the parade

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According to police estimates, 350,000 people turned out to watch the parade.

Man dressed as Australian cult film character Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Man dressed as Australian cult film character Priscilla Queen of the Desert

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The festival, as always, has been a feast of glamour and glitter.

Kylie Minogue impersonator

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One highlight was a float called The Impossible Princesses, carrying 250 impersonators of pop singer Kylie Minogue.

Bikers on the parade

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The parade has been a feature of city life in Sydney since 1978.

Man dressed as a cake

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Organisers describe it as a source of pride for gays and lesbians throughout the world.

Men dressed as Australian Prime Minister John Howard and US President George W Bush

Men dressed as Australian Prime Minister John Howard and US President George W Bush

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The parade has several floats dedicated to politics, with Prime Minister John Howard the main target.

People dressed as priests

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Christian groups have been making their presence felt, at a time when same-sex marriage is high on the agenda.

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