Telecast of the 1998 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade with commentary. In 1997 a small group of people who were part of the 1978 events contributed to planning the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Sydney Mardi Gras parade in 1998. This group became known as the 78ers and has led each year's Mardi Gras parade since 1998. [44] As such that first Mardi Gras march was a major civil rights milestone beyond the gay community. Up to 3,000 people marched in an incident-free parade in 1979. In 1980 a key new element was introduced – the post-parade party. The face of the modern Mardi Gras we know today was taking shape. Date: Between 1st January 1998 and 31st December 1998 | Series: Sydney Star Observer stock photograph library | Format: Manila Folder | Read the full record details for Item: Folder - Mardi Gras Parade 1998 In the days following the Sydney Morning Herald published the names, occupations and addresses of people facing charges. [12] In 1997 a small group of people who were part of the 1978 events contributed to planning the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Sydney Mardi Gras parade in 1998. U2 band members, Bono and Larry Mullens, enjoy a drink at the 1998 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras. Picture: Brad Newman MPs show their support at the 1993 parade. Unique ID A-00070436 Series C.Moore Hardy Photograph Collection Date Between 1st December 1998 and 31st December 1998 Date qualifier month & year only Format Photograph - Digital Description The launch of the Mardi Gras Season & Festival, began in the bowels of the organisation THE WORKSHOP. Pictured Bev Lange, Sue Reynolds, Skye, Bruce Pollack The theme for the 1998 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade was 20 Years of (R)evolution. The Courthouse Hotel at 189 Oxford Street Darlinghurst is visible. This image is part of the second release of photographs for the Sydney Star Observer collection. The Mardi Gras Workshop was the creative heart of the parade, providing space to envision the ever-expanding creative puppets, costumes and floats that became key features of the parade during the 1980s. The workshop was established by Peter Tully (1947–1992), jeweller, costume designer, activist and founding Mardi Gras artistic director in 1982. This version differs from the '1998 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras: 20 Explosive Years (The Party Anthems 4)' release, as it features a different Track - 2-02: 'Yazz – Stand Up For Your Love Rights (US Extended Mix)' Where is the Australian music? Not one track from Australia! A belated attempt was made to rectify this with a reissue 1998 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras: 20 Explosive Years (The Party Anthems 4) which added ONE (sort of) Australian track by Kylie Minogue but that's still not good enough. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is an annual event centred around a street parade of up to 20,000 participants. Participants hide or reveal their 'true' identities in a flurry of paint, feathers and glitter. The 78ers are people who took part in the first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade on 24 June 1978. They have led each year's parade since 1998. Source: AAP / Steven Saphore. The theme for the 1998 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade was 20 Years of (R)evolution. This image is part of the second release of photographs for the Sydney Star Observer collection. Language No linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx) Author/creator Photographer: C.Moore Hardy Digitised record Yes Born digital item No Sydney Mardi Gras 1998 Setlists. Mar 7 1998. Date Saturday, March 7, 1998 - Sunday, March 8, 1998. So far, there are setlists of 3 gigs in one venue. Report festival. we wanna be where @haylasings is 🫶 introducing your #mardigrasparty forecourt headline performer, grammy nominated uk icon hayla 🖤 hayla joins already announced headliners @honeydijon and @romyromyromy (live), with the full lineup coming soon 🖤 mardi gras party is taking over 6 venues for an all night dance party on 1 march 2025 & tix are selling fast 🥵 first release: sold out Where is the Australian music? Not one track from Australia! A belated attempt was made to rectify this with a reissue 1998 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras: 20 Explosive Years (The Party Anthems 4) which added ONE (sort of) Australian track by Kylie Minogue but that's still not good enough. The Festival will wrap with the world famous Sydney Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday 1 March 2025. Festival theme: Free to be The 2025 Festival theme Free to be is a celebration of the strides toward true LGBTQIA+ equality while also acting as a global reminder that our fight is far from over, and that we are not truly free until we are all free Sydney Mardi Gras 2024: A Vibrant Festivity of Community and Culture. A Night of Nights: Tradition and Celebration; Voices from the Crowd: Love, Respect, and Effort; Political Undercurrent: Sydney Mardi Gras – A Legacy of Pride,Protest,and Progress; Sydney Mardi Gras: A Legacy of Pride, protest, and Progress – an Exclusive Interview
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