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The 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade is set to attract huge crowds on 1 March. Credit: AAP Over 11,000 participants are expected to descend on Sydney's streets on Saturday Follow our live coverage as 10,000 marchers make their way down a crowd-lined Oxford Street for the 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. 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. The Dykes on Bikes, Australia's longest-running female-identified motorcycle club, has been part of Sydney Mardi Gras since 1988 and has led the parade since 1991. It's one of the country's oldest The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras or Sydney Mardi Gras is an event in Sydney, New South Wales attended by hundreds of thousands of people from around Australia and overseas. One of the largest LGBT festivals in the world , Mardi Gras is the largest Pride event in Oceania . In Australia, Mardi Gras is celebrated as a way of bringing together queer communities, acknowledging the legacy of those who came before us, and continuing to call for change. they also have 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. The Mardi Gras Parade. When: Saturday, March 1, 6:45pm to 11pm Where: Oxford St, Flinders St and Anzac Parade, Sydney Tickets: free, with tickets to special parade viewing areas, more info (some sold out) The Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade is now in its 47th year and is the jewel in the crown of the two-week Mardi Gras festival. 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. From there, pay a visit to the Dykes on Bikes stall to meet the legends who kick off every Mardi Gras Parade, and head to Trans Summer Camp, a welcoming space for transgender and gender-diverse 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. With Rex, Zulu, doubloons, flambeaus, and king cake, Mardi Gras may sound confusing, but we’ve created the ultimate guide to help you understand all things Mardi Gras. Book your trip and head on down to New Orleans for the greatest and most historic celebration on earth. Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. The police have never been welcome at Mardi Gras and likely never will. They should never have had a float in the first place in my personal opinion. The idea of the festival is to help end discrimination against the LGBTQ community. King Cakes are more than just a tasty treat; they symbolize the spirit of the season and are a fun way for friends and families to come together during Mardi Gras. Why Do We Celebrate Mardi Gras? The celebration of Mardi Gras has evolved over the centuries, but at its core, it remains a celebration of life, community, and indulgence. Originally I know the concerts are only on the weekends. We're possibly going for dad's birthday and they haven't been to Mardi Gras at Universal. I know he'd want to go on a Thursday or Friday. Will the food booths and parade still happen during the weekdays? In February’s sunny Sydney, it means Mardi Gras is fast approaching! Instagram/sydneymardigras. For those who don’t know, Mardi Gras is Sydney’s internationally renowned Gay Pride Celebration. The hype and the turnout for Sydney’s annual Mardi Gras gives San Francisco’s Gay Pride a run for its money. The Mardi Gras Parade. So, on to the main event. A lot of people come to Mardi Gras in Sydney just for the Parade, which is fair enough. Weaving along Oxford Street as a cacophony of joyful noise and bright colours, this takes place on the final Saturday of the festival (the first Saturday in March). While many events are free to attend, certain shindigs require Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras tickets. The official Mardi Gras Party, special vantage points for the parade, and some of the marquee nights (like the Sissy Ball) often sell out quickly. If something catches your eye, book early. If you’re a traveller looking to immerse It isn't a protest parade anymore. It's moved on from "what LGBT+ do shouldn't be illegal" and "stop bashing gay people" to trying to promote general acceptance. Take away the sexuality aspect, and it's not that much different to the party atmosphere of the cultural-religious mardi gras parades happening right now in other parts of the world. With Mardi Gras just around the corner, three of our people are preparing to march – each on their own remarkable journey. From unearthing the secrets of ancient viruses to shaping a sustainable future and setting up cutting-edge telescopes in the outback, Emily Goddard, Chirantan Parui and Ash Porter are breaking new ground in more ways than one.
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