dates: 16 Feb - 3 March, 2024
    • Event Dates
    • dates: 16 Feb - 3 March, 2024
  • Event name
    Sydney in SYDNEY
  • https://www.mardigras.org.au/

  • One of the largest celebrations of sexual diversity in the world, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras attracts over 500,000 visitors and participants from around the world. The centrepiece of the event is the world-famous parade and dance party, and there are many other events including film festivals, academic discussions and more.

    The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras began in the 1970s as a way for Sydney’s gay and lesbian community to promote gay rights and march against discrimination. Today, the event celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQI+ community through colourful and creative expression.

    The major events featured in the festival include the renowned parade through Sydney’s CBD, featuring over 12,000 participants on a range of colourful floats. After the parade is one of the largest parties in the country with a host of national and international guests. In addition, there are other celebratory events including Mardi Gras Fair Day with live music and entertainment, the Mardi Gras Awards, the Bondi Beach Drag Races, the Mardi Gras Film Festival, and the Queer Thinking academic discussion panel.

    Photo credit: http://www.mardigras.org.au/events/parade