Sydney is 'live and let live'. Every year, gay and lesbian groups, supported by family and friends, take to the streets to express their solidarity. The message is "we are different, and we're okay with that". But it's not just a parade, it is a festive spectrum of special events and celebrations in the community. Sydney Gay+Lesbian Mardi Gras culminates in an outrageous parade that leads from Hyde Park along infamous Oxford Street to Fox Studios, where the ultimate dance party is held until the early morning hours. It extends beyond the political element to provide the city with a carnival of colour, energy and excitement for both gay and straight party crowds.