Dykes on Bikes and the First Nations marchers kick off Mardi Gras parade at SCG

The Sydney Cricket Ground has erupted in a pyrotechnics display as Dykes on Bikes and the First Nations marchers kicked off the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade.

To the tune of AC/DC’s classic song Thunderstruck, the iconic motorcycle group was met with cheers but behind the scenes there was a last-minute scramble to make sure it went off without a hitch.

Marshals had to rush to reorganise bike routes for the club to avoid a steep decline leading onto the field.

“There was a bit of scrambling but there would be no way we’d not…