A tribute group to the he heroes and victims of Australia's bushfires will march in the upcoming Mardi Gras Parade. Under the banner 'Australia Unites', the group will wear black with yellow ribbons, says the Sydney Star Observer. "Anyone who wants to show their support with us, they can. We'll supply the yellow ribbons on the day," says the group's organiser. "It's not going to be a razzle dazzle float with music and lighting. It's simply a group of people who want to march together and make a silent statement." The death toll from the recent bushfires in the Australian State of Victoria has reached 200. More than 1,800 houses were destroyed, leaving an estimated 7,000 homeless. Openly-gay Olympic gold medal-winning diver Matthew Mitcham will be Chief of Parade on Saturday 7 March. Over half a million spectators are expected to cheer on the Parade.
Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News Staff
First published: Wednesday, 18th February 2009 - 11:22pm