A reveller shows off a feathery headdress during the 2011 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade in Sydney. Sergio Dionisio: AAP
ABC News reports
As the final preparations are being made for this year's Sydney Mardi Gras, the man who introduced the over-the top costumes associated with the parade is worried the tradition of dressing up is dying out.
Ron Muncaster first began creating and wearing his outlandish costumes after seeing the very first political marches and thinking he could up the ante.
Some of the 75-year-old's creations are now housed in museums in Sydney and Canberra.
He says it is the costumes that make the parade.
"People love to see a bit of spectacle and sparkle," he said.
But he says the current crop of participants are not making enough effort.
"Most of the people in the parade do not even bother to dress up," he said.
"I think there should be a dress code on it. I think if you want to be in the parade, dress up."
The annual march down Oxford Street will take place on March 3.
As the final preparations are being made for this year's Sydney Mardi Gras, the man who introduced the over-the top costumes associated with the parade is worried the tradition of dressing up is dying out.
Ron Muncaster first began creating and wearing his outlandish costumes after seeing the very first political marches and thinking he could up the ante.
Some of the 75-year-old's creations are now housed in museums in Sydney and Canberra.
He says it is the costumes that make the parade.
"People love to see a bit of spectacle and sparkle," he said.
But he says the current crop of participants are not making enough effort.
"Most of the people in the parade do not even bother to dress up," he said.
"I think there should be a dress code on it. I think if you want to be in the parade, dress up."
The annual march down Oxford Street will take place on March 3.
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