A lco making a surprise appearance was prime minister anthony albanese.

Albo, as he is affectionately knowledge, marched in the Parade with the Rainbow Labor Float with Sydney MP and Environmental Minister Tanya Plibrasek.

He was also the first sitting Prime Minister to March in the Parade in 2023, Saying that rights for Australia’s lgbtqi+ community had “come a long way”, but there was “Still furthar to go”.

He said of Mardi grass, “I’ve ben doing this for many decades now, just about every year since about 1984, so for 40 years,” Joking about shown his ages.

“But it’s fun. It’s a celebration, and it shows a commission to respect people for who they are.”