After becoming the first professional sporting club to have a float in the parade in 2018, the Sydney Swans have continued to show their support by taking part in one of the biggest events on the LGBTIQA+ calendar and proudly marched in their fifth consecutive Mardi Gras parade on Saturday night (March 5).

The event, which is usually held as a march along Oxford Street, was once again held at the club's home ground, the SCG, for the second year running, and the stadium was alight with plenty of colour to mark the occasion.

Sydney Swans players Callum Sinclair and Lachie Rankin led the Swans march on the lap of the SCG alongside Sydney Swans Executive Management and staff, the club’s official LGBTIQA+ supporter group, the Rainbow Swans, along with representatives from key partners including QBE and HSBC.

This year’s theme, ‘united, we SHINE,’  brought together a dazzling display of pride and self-expression with more than 6,500 participants across 160 glittering floats. The Swans march uniting and shining brighter together to listen, learn, and ensure everyone feels welcome at the footy.

See some of the colour from the event below.

Pride Game will return to the SCG in 2022 with the Sydney Swans to host the annual fixture when we take on St Kilda in Round 15. 

The game was established between the two sides in 2016 to celebrate diversity and inclusion, and ensure everyone feels welcome at the football.

The match is also an opportunity to listen, learn and highlight stories from the LGBTIQA+ community.

It will be the first time our players run out in the pride guernsey in front of a home crowd, while players will also don rainbow socks for the game. HBSC, the Official Pride Game Partner of the Sydney Swans, will be bringing a host of colourful activities to the match.

Click here to purchase the Sydney Swans pride guernsey at the Swanshop.