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The official dates for the Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 festival season will be February 14, 2025, to Sunday, March 2, 2025 The Mardi Gras season kicks off with Fair Day, which will be held on Sunday, February 16. The parade and official after-party are confirmed to be on Saturday, March 1. This year’s program features a range of new and major events: Bondi Beach Party, a grand beachside celebration that captured hearts at Sydney WorldPride returns.Bringing together 15,000 revellers as the iconic Bondi Beach is the backdrop to international DJs and performances for that distinct Sydney Mardi Gras flair. Showstoppers at Sydney Mardi Gras 2025. The festival boasts over 80 different events over the two-week period, and returning signature events include the dazzling Sissy Ball, the stupendous Get ready for the biggest party of the 2024 Festival as we land on the iconic shores for Bondi Beach Party. The global landmark will be the backdrop to international DJs and performers as we put our signature Sydney Mardi Gras twist on the glistening seaside celebration. As with all major events in New South Wales, Mardi Gras organisers are preparing for a "leaner" parade this year after last year's event saw a drop in attendance from an expected 250,000 to a reported 120,000. Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 is here! Free to party, free to celebrate, free to laugh, free to be Festival-favourites, revamped returns and new queens on the block join the line-up for Sydney Mardi Gras 2025! Here’s to another unforgettable Sydney Mardi Gras,” said Beckwith. Dignitaries and performers at the 2024 Mardi Gras launch at Bondi Beach. The 2024 festival theme is Our Future, brought to life through a mesmerising creative campaign that reimagines iconic tarot cards to honour local LGBTQIA+ legends. The beach is back. Join 15,000 people for the biggest party of the 2024 Festival – we return to the iconic shores for Bondi Beach Party – Sydney Mardi Gras edition. Everything you know and love about the last year's most loved event is making a comeback – with a few surprises for our signature Sydney Mardi Gras twist. The Bondi Beach Party, a highlight of the 2024 Festival, invites 15,000 guests to Sydney's iconic shore. Featuring international DJs and performers, the event combines sun, sand, and music for a memorable Mardi Gras experience. Attendees can opt for a Quickie Pass for express entry and faster service. [a] It includes a variety of events such as the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade and Party, Bondi Beach Drag Races, Harbour Party, the academic discussion panel Queer Thinking, Mardi Gras Film Festival, as well as Fair Day, which attracts 70,000 people to Victoria Park, Sydney. To commemorate the start of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025, join us by the shores of Bondi Beach on Gadigal, Bidjigal and Birrabirragal Lands. Free to join, First Nations First Light marks the official commencement of the annual LGBTQIA+SB celebrations welcoming festival-goers onto the unceded and sacred Lands and honours the longest The 2024 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival is proudly supported by Government Partner of the Mardi Gras Festival, the City of Sydney, and Strategic Sponsor the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. THE DETAILS. What: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Bondi Beach Party. When: Saturday 24 February 2024 We were joined by Chris Bendell, the artistic director behind the Bondi Festival who detailed the artistic and cultural events that will be on display throughout 2025. You can find more information about their full schedule here. BONDI BEach party. The beach was back as we turned one of the most iconic shores into a queer paradise for Bondi Beach Party – Sydney Mardi Gras edition.. With more camp and colour than ever before and a Beach backdrop nearly as beautiful as you – we had to take some snazzy shots! Join 15,000 people for the biggest party of the 2024 Festival - we return to the iconic shores for Bondi Beach Party - Sydney Mardi Gras edition. Everything you know and love about the Festival-favourite is making a comeback - with a few surprises for our signature Sydney Mardi Gras twist. 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. Buying tickets from overseas? Paradiso Pool Party is the ultimate ticket to soak up the best of Sydney summer. Come one, come all as Mardi Gras-goers from across the globe head to the hottest city pool for the official pool party of the Sydney Mardi Gras Festival. The cabanas are calling it’s time to welcome in Parade week with renowned DJs and performances all night long. The beach is back. Join 15,000 people for the biggest party of the 2024 Festival - we return to the iconic shores for Bondi Beach Party - Sydney Mardi Gras edition. Everything you know and love about the Festival-favourite is making a comeback - with a few surprises for our signature Sydney Mardi Gras twist. Expect many signature events! Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival brings an exciting collaboration with Sydney Mardi Gras Qtopia Sydney, which is the world's largest center for queer history and culture. The main event is the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, scheduled for March 1. It will take place along Oxford Street and feature over International DJs Honey Dijon and Romy will headline the 2025 Mardi Gras After Party and Fair Day will make a return but the Bondi Beach Party has been dropped in a slimmed-down version of Sydney’s annual LGBTQIA+ festival. Sydney’s annual Mardi Gras festival returns to the harbour city on February 14 in what has previously been
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