Peter de Waal AM shares his memories of the first Mardi Gras in 1978

Back to where it all began. In 2023 we'll celebrate the 45th anniversary of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Two of our Rainbow Champions, Rudy Jean Rigg and ‘78er’ Peter de Waal AM talk about Peter’s memories of the first Mardi Gras on June 24, 1978.
Content warning - discussion of violence.

[@vitacaradonna]

Thank you 😘😘😘 and wishing you the most beautiful Mardi Gras 2023 💖🌈✨

[@johnnywhitehead6751]

The memories come flooding in seeing myself centre of the first 78 photo holding sign Love has no discrimination.
Peter you tell the history very well.
THANK You.

[@learitee7842]

💜💜💜🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈😺😺😺