The iconic American Express Lounge will once again be popping up in Victoria Park to help mark the start of the 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival celebrations. Offering incredible views across the Fair Day main stage, this is the perfect space to sit back, relax and enjoy what is always a fun filled day for all. Mardi Gras Member pre-sale: complete your Mardi Gras Membership application by 5pm AEDT Friday 8 November 2024. American Express pre-sale: active cardholders only. Early Access Sale: subscribe to the Sydney Mardi Gras newsletter by 11:59pm AEDT 12 November 2024. American Express Australia has been a proud sponsor of LGBTIQ+ organisations and events for many years, including the sponsorship of Mardi Gras Film Festival (2017- 2019), Sponsorship of the OUT leadership Conference (2018- 2020) for Australia, Donations to Twenty 10 and support of Wear it Purple and ACON World Aids Day Red Ribbon Appeal. The 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival is proudly supported by Principal Partner American Express, Presenting Partner Coles Group, Strategic Sponsor the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW and Government Partner of the Sydney Mardi Gras Festival, the City of Sydney. Then, make your way to the American Express Main Stage to catch the 78ers Chat (12:40 pm)—a chance to hear from the trailblazers who fought for the rights we celebrate today. Stick around for the Mardi Gras CEO and Co-Chairs catch-up (12:20 pm), where you’ll get the latest on the organisation’s vision and future. Mardi Gras Member Presale : Monday 11 November, 10am AEDT; American Express Presale : Tuesday 12 November, 10am AEDT ; Venue Presale: Thursday 14 November, 10am AEDT; Tickets on sale: Friday 15 November, 10am AEDT; Ticketek is the only authorized seller for all events held at the Hordern Pavilion. The theme of this year's Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is Free to Be. The 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade is set to attract huge crowds on 1 March. Credit: AAP. In short: Crowds lined Oxford Street, Flinders Parade and Anzac Parade on Saturday night for this Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. NSW Police officers were allowed to march, despite When is the 2025 Sydney Mardi Gras? The festival is being held from February 14 to March 2, with this year’s theme, “free to be”, inspiring events, floats and revellers throughout the fortnight. The 2025 festival is supported by partners like American Express, Coles Group, the NSW Government’s tourism agency Destination NSW, and the City of Sydney. With their support, Mardi Gras continues to celebrate Sydney’s legacy as a hub of inclusivity and resilience. Photo by James D Morgan/Getty Images. AMERICAN EXPRESS BECOMES PRINCIPAL PARTNER OF SYDNEY MARDI GRAS AND SYDNEY WORLDPRIDE. American Express will today commence an exclusive three-year principal partnership with Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras 2025., The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is a spectacle to see and to be seen at. You take care of the first and we'll take care of the second with exclusive M.A.D. Branded Free To Be Symbols of Diversity clothing and footwear to match. Take a moment to think of the community in the USA and their forebea American Express Shop Small Village. Meet the 78ers who took part in the first Sydney Mardi Gras parade on 24 June 1978 and the demonstrations that followed. Here’s the map for the Sydney Mardi Gras parade route (photo: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras). Sydney Mardi Gras Parade Route & Schedule. As you can see from the map above (click on it if you want a bigger version), the Mardi Gras parade route runs from the corner of Oxford Street and College Street through to Flinders Street and then onto We’re back world, the iconic Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival is set for 14 February to 2 March 2025. Celebrating 47 years in 2025, get ready for 17 days of unforgettable moments, international performers, parties, theatre, community events and more. The 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival is proudly supported by Principal Partner American Express, Presenting Partner Coles Group, Strategic Sponsor the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW and Government Partner of the Sydney Mardi Gras Festival, the City of Sydney. Presented by American Express. all the essential amenities and 5 hours of music and entertainment with the world-famous Sydney Mardi Gras Parade as your backdrop Gras (“Mardi Gras”) Terms and Conditions which are located here. Stallholder Promotion: American Express will provide the successfully selected merchants with an opportunity to participate in the Shop Small Village at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day held on Sunday 18 February 2024 (10:00am - 9:00pm) at Victoria Park Experience the magic of expression, creativity and diversity at the 2022 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras! Amex Card Members have first access to Parade and Party tickets! Community initiative recognises Aussies for their support, involvement or commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community. American Express, principal partner of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and Sydney WorldPride 2023, has teamed up with Brisbane pop duo, Lisa Origliasso (she/her) and Jessica Origliasso (she/her) from The Veronicas to launch a nationwide community initiative, With You &Proud.
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