article_snippet: An array of colourful characters marched and partied across the city, along with 145 floats and 10,000 official parade participants.
article_snippet: Michael Rolik said the enthusiasm and colour on display This year made the event a real 'stand out' the city-stopping parade's official figures reveal the more than 10,000 parade participants traversed the 5.9km course in a little more than 2 hours.
article_snippet: Michael Rolik said the enthusiasm and colour on display this year made the event a real 'stand out'. '
article_snippet: Aside from all the fabulous colour and excitement there were some wonderfully touching moments in the city-stopping parade,' Michael Rolik said.
article_snippet: The celebrations lasted well through Saturday night, with performers on-stage in several venues around the city until 8am .
article_snippet: 150 floats were in the city-stopping parade This year, along with more than 5000 bikes, 390 vehicles, and 800 riders . '
article_snippet: Crowds across the city were full of people more than happy to show some skin throughout the parade .
article_snippet: Parade goers prepare for a long day of dancing and celebraing in Hyde Park before the event gets underway .