Pink Loerie Mardi Gras 2016 Street Parade gallery

The Pink Loerie Mardi Gras Arts Festival concluded its 16th outing on Saturday with the festive annual street parade.

Locals and visitors to Knysna lined the streets to celebrate the LGBT community. The parade included Oelof de Meyer, who recently represented South Africa at Mr Gay World in Malta, wearing his national costume.

The procession also featured Mr Mardi Gras 2016, Xander Steyn, and Miss Mardi Gras, Vida Fantabisher, who were crowned on Friday night.