"I'm really proud.. given that the advice was it's safe to do it - and we said 'no, we're doing it'. Clearly it was a smaller crowd than other years, but that was always to be expected in this environment," Zempilas said.
"The event was on and people could make their own minds up, and I like that."
Crowds arrived at usual vantage points across the city centre, with some areas more free as others given the circumstances and case numbers.
Meanwhile, the state government has unveiled changes to exemption criteria for travel purposes.
From February 5, West Aussies can come home after their trip to other states and territories, however they will be required to complete 14-day isolation and show proof of vaccination.
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