Mitch Brown and Matthew Pavlich participate in Sydney Mardi Gras parade

Former AFL players Matthew Pavlich, Mitch Brown, and Brodie Grundy participated in Sydney’s Mardi Gras, marching along Oxford Street under rainbow lights. Despite light rain, nearly 10,000 people attended, a smaller turnout compared to previous years. Brown, who recently came out as bisexual, co-hosted the event, emphasizing the importance of visibility in sports. The crowd size was attributed to tensions following the exclusion of a protest group from the parade, yet 200 floats still showcased the event’s spirit.

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