As the last float turned the corner, the parade may have been over but the party was just beginning.
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Thousands streamed into the Victory Memorial Gardens for some tasty food and great tunes.
Holly Conroy, the organiser of Mardi Gras, told the crowd she was blown away by how many had shown up.
"What an amazing response to an amazing day," she said.
"It's going to show a lot of people in this community, in the Riverina and surrounds, that it is OK to be yourself.
"Thank you to everyone who has come out and there are some amazing costumes."
Glenn Miller, from Cootamundra, and Anthony McCurdy, from Wagga, were dressed to the nines and loving the atmosphere.
"It's absolutely blown us away. No words can describe the turnout, it is absolutely fantastic," Mr Miller said.
"A big congratulations to Holly, this is a job well done," Mr McCurdy said.
Mr Miller said when the idea of Mardi Gras originally came up, he was concerned there would be no support.
"There are thousands here," he said. "Straight or gay, it doesn't matter because we are all here to celebrate love."
"I am so proud of Wagga," Mr McCurdy said.
Vincent Green was supported at the parade by his sister and nieces.
"I wasn't surprised by the turnout," he said.
"It's Mardi Gras and everyone loves Mardi Gras.
"It's amazing to see so many people, I was on the back of the red ute and it was awesome."
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Mel Donges said the turnout for the event has been fantastic.
"It is so wonderful to see whole community out here and supporting such a great event," she said.
"I was a little surprised by the number of people who came and how many floats are in it.
"It's something new, exciting, colourful and sparkly and it's something different for Wagga."
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