The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade 2016 was one of the biggest and longest parades of recent years, with around 300,000 spectators, 178 floats and 12,500 participants. Themed “Momentum for 2016”, a glittering explosion of pride carried the spirit of Mardi Gras into its 38th year. Thousands of LGBTQI people and their supporters from all over the world came together to joyously celebrate how far the community has come, as well as to recognise the journey ahead.