10 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Moments

It's the best of the best moments from the Sydney Mardi Gras of years gone by!

Via scoopla.com

It's time for Sydney to get its glam on as the 36th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade hits the city!

Over the years there has been remarkable moments, which have helped shape the yearly celebrations.

1. Joan Rivers (2009)

Who could forget when Rivers came Down Under in 2009 to be part of the Mardi Gras celebrations.

2. Olivia Newton-John (2008)

A shining moment of the Mardi Gras in 2010 was Olivia Newton-John performing her smash hit 'Xanadu'.

3. Boy George (1995)

4. The Village People (1997)

5. New South Wales Police Force First March In Parade (2002)

It was one of Sydney Mardi Gras' biggest moments when the NSW Police Force were allowed to march in the parade.

6. Cyndi Lauper (2008)

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. The End!

7. Sydney's Oxford Street Rainbow Crossing

Although it was ultimately removed, the Rainbow Crossing on Oxford Street became a short-lived iconic landmark.

8. Magda Szubanski (2012) (LANGUAGE WARNING)

Who could forget when Magda Szubanski took to the Mardi Gras after party stage in 2012 after coming out as a proud lesbian.

9. 2DayFM's Geoff Field And His Partner Lead Mardi Gras (2010)

Geoff Field and his partner Jason has the honour of being on the lead float for Marriage Equality.

10. K25 - Kylie Minogue (2012)

What is there not to love about Kylie headlining Mardi Gras to help celebrate her 25th year in music?!