Happy Mardi Gras

Kiss, kiss, everybody - it’s Mardi Gras time in Sydney town ! We're celebrating 26 years of gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual and queer culture. Feelin’ lucky ? Then come on down. We're all waiting for youse .....

The Blog World is beside itself in anticipation. The phone hasn’t stopped ringing. Yobbo’s flying in as special guest of the Airline Stewards Association with a starring appearance on the QQantas Float. Along with Pam Ann, in an inspired double act, he’ll be wowing ‘em come Parade time. Yobbo, your chaps are ready and waiting at Sax Leather.

Slatts, I’ve got you booked for the Sleaze Bus Tour. I didn’t know whether you want the Leather or the Denim Bus. Not knowing if you’re a 'top' or a 'bottom', I figured you’d look a picture in denim. So you’re on the Bottoms' Bus.

Habib is once again starring on his famous Ethnic Float. Joining him will be Effie, Pizza Boy and a host of Bro’s, simulating their unique cultural diversity. After the thunder of Dykes on Bikes, their float made of re-birthed Subaru WRXs, will have the roller shutters dropping and the cops twitchy.

Tim Blairs barnstorming Fascist Float is sadly cancelled this year. Last years float featuring a giant effigy of Margo Kingstons head, was deemed inappropiate for a family show. However, his spot is taken by an exciting newcomer to this years Parade. Yes, it’s Mark Lathams Arselicker Float ! Latham is joined on the float, made entirely of brown, Axeminister carpet, by local ALP metrosexual, Michael Egan for a touching and sensitive display of Labor unity. On the shag-pile.

Of course, the biggest float, in terms of numbers and funding, will be the Gay Teachers Float. The tourists and breeders - for no self-respecting gay would be seen dead at the Parade - will cheer the teachers' 100% commitment to enlightening their charges. And for sheer cringe value, there will be the Parents of Gays section. Who could forget the sight of 50+yo couples, waving rainbow flags and dressed in matching leather pants, marching in support of their darlings.

Bringing up the rear, of course, is yours truly, with the ever popular Bent Catholic Cabbies Float. After fruitless solicitations to Cardinal Pell for patronage, our committee this year has embraced the Raelian Society as sponsors. With a fleet of two washed taxis, towing U-Haul trailers, we will be presenting simulations of safe Raelian cloning techniques - in a milk bottle. This is sure to spark huge interest from frustrated breeders and gays alike.

Finally, the trade secret you've all been waiting for. This years Parade will be led off by Molly Meldrum. Sans float, Molly will stride up Oxford Street, wearing just his trademark hat, and reprising that old classic, My City of Sydney, unplugged. And what a marvellous spectacle it promises to be.

Ahhh, Mardi Gras. Who'd have it any other way.

Comments

[Lil bro]

HMG just pips God's Clowns as your best spray to date. Capturing that elusive spirit of Sydney is no easy feat, but...you just did it. PS: leave Our Molly alone.

[ade]

Thanks mate. The committee had a real dilemna over the Parade leader. In a three way shoot-off, Molly edged out Marr and Kirby for the prize. It was Mollys evocative work in, 'My City of Siderney', back in January which screamed, What About Me !