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Mardi Gras Parade
1st March 2008

The 2008 Mardi Gras Parade marked the 30th anniversary of the protest which began it all. Special indulgences were granted to supporters of the Sydney House to assist in the parade. With a sterling effort the Rainbow Habits were expertly displayed and our banner proudly borne by several supporters and members of visiting Australian Houses.  Fred's head, suitably lashed into submission, was brought out after ten years to follow the fabulous rainbow habits in the parade.

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gathering
About 10,000 parade participants began to assemble mid afternoon. Sisters huddle as others begin to prepare.... ...and Sister C.P.R.II gives advice to a novice.
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Visisting Sisters from Perth joined us for
the parade 		Sisters wearing the Rainbow Habit join Mother Desmon 3 3 for a photo opportunity. Dusk falls and floats light up as departure
approaches.
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"One, two, buckle my shoe!" "A very special appearance by webdog in the Bicentenial leather habit. Fellow parade members prepare to head off.
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Time draws near and the Rainbow Habit takes form. O.P.I. volunteers in position. Word goes out and we're off!
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The Rainbow Habit leads the way, closely followed
by other sisters and the nun mobile. 		See what can happen when you join the Sisters for a History Walk (See the History Walk pics.) You may get paraded before 350,000 people!

Rally sisters, find your stride,let thy inner fortitude do the rest!

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Mother Desmond Three Three pauses to boogie
with a parade marshal.		 A visiting Perth sister takes a turn in holding
the banner aloft. 		Finally we reach the top of the hill, and round the corner at Taylor Square, with a well known icon
in the background.
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Pick the sensible shoes! Some of the gathered faithful lining Flinders Street. The volunteers did a fantastic job managing the train and the sisters would like to aknowledge them and thank them for their assistance.
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Salomé
Sister Salomé of the 9th Mystic Rhinestone.
Only the most saintly and inspirational sister is granted his own special place in parade reflections!
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