TikTokers are gushing over a viral video depicting a straight man supporting his gay friend at Sydney, Australia’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

The video opens with a reporter introducing David, who is gay, and Will, who is straight. The pair are both wearing sparkly hats. The reporter asks Will what it’s like to be there as an ally for his friend.

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“It’s good to come and support Dave and all the gay people and that,” Will responded. “The community all get together and then we can all get on together.”

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“A lot of people still, where I come from out in the bush, are a bit funny about it,” he continued. “But people are starting to realize it’s all good now.”

He added that the Mardi Gras celebration is “amazing” and that “people from all around Australia should come and see it.”