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Dad’s Mardi Gras joy

From TikTok to the SCG: How social media has changed ‘Dibz’ for the better

CASSIDY PEARCE

Last weekend, St Clair dad ‘Dibz’ sashayed his way to Sydney Mardi Gras, performing alongside pop sensation Wafia on TikTok’s parade float.

Since creating his TikTok account @dibzbaby for fun in 2021, Dibz has grown a loyal following of over 133,000 people. His content shares insight into his experience raising a daughter with his husband and their journey with surrogacy, not only aiming to entertain viewers, but to educate a wider audience on gay rights.

“The number one question I keep getting asked a lot about is, ‘what’s it like being a gay dad?’” Dibz said.

“A lot of people seem to be really fascinated with a gay guy having a child, and they just love my family vlogs, and I think that through my vlogs, I’ve been able to show a lot of people that we are just a normal household, where a lot of people might have had a different opinion prior.”

After seeing the TikTok float in Sydney’s Mardi Gras parade last year, Dibz had his sights set on being a part of it himself. So, you can only imagine his excitement finding out that this dream would become a reality.

“There’s so many bigger content creators out there, I’ve got a small account compared to them, so I just couldn’t believe it. I literally sat in my kitchen and cried,” he said.

After months of preparation, Dibz said that the big day was not short of his expectations, despite the initial nerves.

“I don’t dance, I don’t do choreography. I’m really good in front of a camera, but when I have people face-to-face, my anxiety sometimes gets the best of me,” he said.

“As soon as I got onto the SCG I don’t know what overcame me, but I was like Beyonce, and I was ready to go!”

Having finally cultivated the supportive community he’s always wanted, Dibz makes it no secret that TikTok has changed his life for the better.

“I’ve always struggled with my identity and I’ve always struggled with who I am as a person, and in the last year I feel like I’ve finally found myself, and that is through TikTok.”

‘Dibz’ appeared on the TikTok float at last weekend’s Mardi Gras. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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