Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his wife Lucy have been spotted celebrating with Sydney at the 40th Mardi Gras parade.
The couple made an appearance on Oxford Street after the Dykes on Bikes and Boys on Bikes kicked off the evening’s festivities.
Mr Turnbull described the parade as a ‘wonderful part of Sydney’ as he posted a selfie with Cher to social media.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his wife Lucy have been spotted celebrating with Sydney at the 40th Mardi Gras parade
The couple made an appearance on Oxford Street after the Dykes on Bikes and Boys on Bikes kicked off the evening’s festivities (pictured is Mr Turnbull raising a drink while speaking to the media)
Cher, who is the headline act for the Mardi Gras after party, had been rumoured to make an appearance during the parade
‘Welcome to Sydney, Cher!’ he added in the caption to the photo of himself, Cher, Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Lucy Turnbull.
Cher, who is the headline act for the Mardi Gras after party, had been rumoured to make an appearance during the parade.
Rumours were confirmed early on Saturday night when the gay icon arrived to the tune of Turn Back Time.
The singer sported a bright orange hair and low-cut black top with a silver-embroided jacket as she mingled with fans.
Mr Turnbull described the parade as a ‘wonderful part of Sydney’ as he posted a selfie with Cher (pictured with security) to social media
‘It’s 40 years old and 40 years ago Lucy and I had our first date so our love affair is a result of Mardi Gras,’ Mr Turnbull told reporters at the event (pictured)
‘Lucy and I and all your fans are thrilled to be with you at Sydney’s 40th Mardi Gras and first since Australia achieved marriage equality.’
‘It’s 40 years old and 40 years ago Lucy and I had our first date so our love affair is a result of Mardi Gras,’ Mr Turnbull told reporters at the event.
The prime minister, who didn’t attend last year’s parade because of the marriage equality controversy says the ‘yes’ vote was an affirmation of love and respect for same sex couples.
The prime minister (pictured), who didn’t attend last year’s parade because of the marriage equality controversy says the ‘yes’ vote was an affirmation of love and respect for same sex couples
‘It was like the nation gave same sex couples an enormous hug,’ he said.
‘It was a vote for equality, a vote for respect and what a huge vote it was.’
The 40th Mardi Gras is expected to attract a record crowd of half a million people, while 1000 police patrol the event.
The 40th Mardi Gras is expected to attract a record crowd of half a million people, while 1000 police patrol the event (pictured are Mr and Mrs Turnbull)