Sydney WorldPride Bondi Beach Party: Revellers arrive for seven-hour pride concert

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WorldPride has taken over Sydney‘s favourite beach with 12,000 people flocking to Bondi for a night of celebrations.

Sydney WorldPride is hosting a massive beach party at the city’s famous Bondi Beach from 3pm to late on Saturday.

sam reckons just change to this thousands donned their most colourful clothes to celebrate with the queer community for the special event 

The party will feature US pop star Nicole Scherzinger and an all-Australian DJ line-up including Dameeeela, Jarred Baker, Jacqui Cunningham, DJ Charlie Villas and DJ Dan Murphy.

Sydney WorldPride Bondi Beach Party: Revellers arrive for seven-hour pride concert

Saturday’s concert is one of the last events for Sydney’s WorldPride which will end with a 50,000-strong march and Closing Concert on Sunday

Mesh, neon and glitter was all the rage with revellers spotted wearing their brightest clothes to the event

Mesh, neon and glitter was all the rage with revellers spotted wearing their brightest clothes to the event

Revellers slathered on the sunscreen

Many brought their hats and paper fans to beat the 22C heat on Saturday

Revellers slathered on the sunscreen and brought their hats and paper fans to beat the 22C heat on Saturday 

More than 12,000 people headed down to Bondi Beach on Saturday for WorldPride's Beach Party

WorldPride held a massive beach party on Bondi on Saturday

More than 12,000 people headed down to Bondi Beach on Saturday for WorldPride’s Beach Party

Thousands of revellers flocked to Sydney's favourite beach for the 12-hour WorldPride event

Thousands of revellers flocked to Sydney’s favourite beach for the 12-hour WorldPride event

Sydney WorldPride's Bondi Beach Party saw 12,000 members of the queer community head to the beach for a seven-our concert

Sydney WorldPride’s Bondi Beach Party saw 12,000 members of the queer community head to the beach for a seven-our concert

Glitter, neon and mesh was all the rage with revellers. Even NSW Police dressed for the event, wearing pride-themed sunscreen and using pride-flag paper fans.

‘As you dance from day through to dusk and night, feel the sea breeze on your face as the beach stage transforms from camp pop fun, to fire and house through to heaving electro unity,’ organisers said of the event.

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‘As the beat travels out into the South Pacific, keep your eyes peeled as special pop-up performances surround you.

‘Bring your whole self to the sea – all colours of the rainbow are welcome at the beach.’

Sydney’s WorldPride event will finish on Sunday with a 50,000-strong march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Angels were spotted in the crowd at the Bondi Beach Party on Saturday

Several angels were spotted at the Bondi Beach Party on Saturday for the WorldPride event

Several angels were spotted in the crowd at the Bondi Beach Party on Saturday for the WorldPride event

Thousands of revellers descended on Bondi Beach on Saturday for the WorldPride Beach Party

Thousands of revellers descended on Bondi Beach on Saturday for the WorldPride Beach Party

Bright colours were a favourite among partygoers

Saturday's concert is set to run from 3pm to 10pm

Bright colours were a favourite among partygoers for the seven-hour music event on Saturday

NSW Police stayed on-theme, wearing pride-themed sunscreen and using pride flag fans

NSW Police stayed on-theme, wearing pride-themed sunscreen and using pride flag fans

People were all smiles as they headed through the event's flamingo gates and beelined for the beach's main stage

People were all smiles as they headed through the event’s flamingo gates and beelined for the beach’s main stage

Thousands of revellers opted for breezy, risque outfits to help beat the heat at Bondi on Saturday

Thousands of revellers opted for breezy, risque outfits to help beat the heat for WorldPride on Saturday

Thousands of revellers opted for breezy, risque outfits to help beat the heat at Bondi on Saturday

Nautical-themed outfits were seen all over Saturday's WorldPride party at Bondi Beach

Nautical-themed outfits were seen all over Saturday’s WorldPride party at Bondi Beach

Glitter, neon and mesh was all the rage with revellers. Even NSW Police dressed for the event, wearing pride-themed sunscreen and using pride-flag paper fans

Glitter, neon and mesh was all the rage with revellers. Even NSW Police dressed for the event, wearing pride-themed sunscreen and using pride-flag paper fans

Determined to go out with a bang, Sydney’s queer community showed up in full force for Saturday’s party – set to run from 3pm to 10pm.

Party-goers were all smiles as they headed through the event’s flamingo gates and beelined for the beach’s main stage.

Lifeguard-themed outfits and swimmers were also a popular choice with one person donning a floatie-vest made out of rubber ducks.

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A large section of the beach was cordoned off earlier in the day in preparation for the large concert.

The massive stage set to host the event was covered in rainbow lights and had floral art installations on either side. 

Revellers brought bottles of water to the beach party with temperature expected to reach 22C

Thousands of revellers brought sun-safe accessories and bottles of water to the Bondi Beach Party on Saturday with temperatures expected to reach 22C

Thousands of revellers brought sun-safe accessories and bottles of water to the Bondi Beach Party on Saturday with temperatures expected to reach 22C

Water booths have been stationed throughout the beach party moshpit and at the back of the event with temperatures expected to reach 22C

Water booths have been stationed throughout the beach party moshpit and at the back of the event with temperatures expected to reach 22C

People were all smiles as they joined 12,000 revellers at Bondi Beach for a seven-hour concert

People were all smiles as they joined 12,000 revellers at Bondi Beach for a seven-hour concert 

Thousands from the queer community donned their most colourful clothes for Saturday's special event

Thousands of revellers donned their most colourful clothes for Saturday's special event

Thousands from the queer community donned their most colourful clothes for Saturday’s special event

Bondi's party will feature US pop star Nicole Scherzinger and an all-Australian DJ line-up including Dameeeela, Jarred Baker, Jacqui Cunningham, DJ Charlie Villas and DJ Dan Murphy

Bondi’s party will feature US pop star Nicole Scherzinger and an all-Australian DJ line-up including Dameeeela, Jarred Baker, Jacqui Cunningham, DJ Charlie Villas and DJ Dan Murphy

Thousands of revellers opted for breezy outfits to beat Bondi's infamous heat

Lifeguard-themed outfits and swimmers were a popular choice with one person made themselves a floatie-vest out of rubber ducks

Lifeguard-themed outfits and swimmers were a popular choice with one person made themselves a floatie-vest out of rubber ducks

A Closing Concert will be held at The Domain on Sunday to mark the end of Sydney WorldPride following Saturday's Bondi Beach Party

A Closing Concert will be held at The Domain on Sunday to mark the end of Sydney WorldPride following Saturday’s Bondi Beach Party

Some revellers chose to go all out with the flamingo theme and opted to wear flamingo hats or dye their hair pink for the event

Some revellers chose to go all out with the flamingo theme and opted to wear flamingo hats or dye their hair pink for the event

Water booths have been stationed throughout the moshpit and at the back of the event with temperatures expected to reach 22C.

Fans and hats were popular accessories with many revellers determined to beat the heat.

NSW Police were seen in large force at the event alongside paramedics and event security.

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Police warned people to avoid driving in the area ahead of the concert.

‘There’ll be heavy traffic and limited parking as 15,000 people head to Bondi Beach for a Sydney WorldPride party later today,’ it said.

‘Event tickets include travel on public transport so that’s the best way to get there. Avoid driving in the area.’

Thousands of partygoers visited Bondi Beach on Saturday for a seven-hour WorldPride concert

Thousands of partygoers visited Bondi Beach on Saturday for a seven-hour WorldPride concert

Determined to go out with a bang, Sydney's queer community showed up in full force for Saturday's party - set to run from 3pm to 10pm

Determined to go out with a bang, Sydney’s queer community showed up in full force for Saturday’s party – set to run from 3pm to 10pm

Thousands of revellers put on their most colourful clothes to celebrate the WorldPride Bondi Beach Party on Saturday

Thousands of revellers put on their most colourful clothes to celebrate the WorldPride Bondi Beach Party on Saturday

A seven-hour concert saw 12,000 people from the queer community flock to Bondi Beach on Saturday

A massive concert saw 12,000 people from the queer community flock to Bondi Beach on Saturday

A seven-hour concert saw 12,000 people from the queer community flock to Bondi Beach on Saturday

Saturday's Bondi Beach Party was one of Sydney WorldPride's last events before the festivities wrap up on Sunday

Saturday’s Bondi Beach Party was one of Sydney WorldPride’s last events before the festivities wrap up on Sunday

Thousands of revellers donned their brightest clothes for Saturday's WorldPride Bondi Beach Party

Thousands of revellers donned their brightest clothes for Saturday’s WorldPride Bondi Beach Party

More than 12,000 people headed to Bondi Beach on Saturday for a seven-hour WorldPride concert

More than 12,000 people headed to Bondi Beach on Saturday for a WorldPride party

More than 12,000 people headed to Bondi Beach on Saturday for a seven-hour WorldPride concert

Thousands of revellers kept opted for breezy outfits with temperatures at Bondi expected to reach 22C

Thousands of revellers kept opted for breezy outfits with temperatures at Bondi expected to reach 22C

Another concert will be held at The Domain on Sunday to mark the end of Sydney WorldPride.

The seven-hour event will run from 3pm to 10pm and is expected to reach 20,000. 

The event will feature Ava Max, Kim Petras, MUNA, Keiynan Lonsdale, G Flip, Peach PRC, Alter Boy, BVT and Vetta Borne

‘Made for the young (and young at heart), Rainbow Republic is the music event for you and your 19,999 new mates!’ organisers said.

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