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Maeve Bannister

Mardi Gras marchers rest feet after night of nights

A new night of celebration has marked 48 years since Sydney's first gay rights parade in 1978. (Paul Braven/AAP PHOTOS)

Confetti, glitter and rainbow flags have flown at another year of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras with the spirit of protest clear as thousands turned out to support inclusion, diversity and queer culture.

The big task to clean up the parade route has begun after a night of celebrations that marked 48 years since the first gay rights parade in 1978.

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