Meet The 78ers: The True Story Behind Sydneys First Mardi Gras @mtvaustralia
Meet The 78ers: The True Story Behind Sydneys First Mardi Gras @mtvaustralia
Uploaded February 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Happy Mardi Gras! We sat down with four of the original 78ers. These guys participated in Sydney’s first ever Mardi Gras back in 78, faced brutal police attacks and rallied together for a better future. Their actions completely changed the game for LGBTQIA+ rights in this country. Here’s Penny, David, Sandra and Robert on their story and their advice to young people today.

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Meet The 78ers: The True Story Behind Sydney's First Mardi Gras

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