Many people believe that Mardi Gras is a single day of celebration. Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday” is actually the climax for the Carnival season. Formal Gay Balls and walking parades begin on the twelfth night of Christmas (Kings Night – Jan 6th). Most of the larger balls begin a week or two before Fat Tuesday. Saturday, February 22, 2025 Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center, 8245 W. Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette Doors open 7 p.m. Ball begins 8 p.m. Tables available at www.kreweofpetronius.net Krewe of Armenius Friday, February 28, 2025 Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center, 8245 W. Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette Doors open 7 p.m. Ball begins 8 p.m. The Mystic Krewe of Amon-Ra is looking forward to celebrating it’s 60th year in Gay Mardi Gras 2025. Learn more about the Krewe & Community the past 60 Years in “THE KREWE OF AMON-RA’S RICH HISTORY”, the History of the Krewe of Amon-Ra recounted by the Krewe’s Charter Member & Empress, Mrs. Opal Masters Dad’s Ball is a fun and crazy celebration held in New Orleans during Mardi Gras. Featuring a unique blend of music, art, and interactive performances, aimed at creating a queer twist on traditional Mardi Gras balls. Launched in 2020, the event has doubled in size, attracting around 1,500 attendees. Everything from the outlandish and satirical to the formal and refined feels right at home in this legendary Bal Masque, which continues to sell tickets to the public to pass on the history and grand tradition of gay Mardi Gras. Lords of Leather Ball March 2, 2025. At Lords of Leather Ball, there’s only one rule: no casual attire allowed. It Dad's Ball is upping the production value for its 2025 subversive, queer Mardi Gras party. BY KAYLEE POCHE. Kaylee Poche. Staff writer While traditional gay balls have a more formal It is 2025 and there is so much happening to kick off this year in NOLA from 12th night and the start of Mardi Gras season to some of the first gay Carnival balls. Here are just some of the hot events in December from drag shows to parades, so let us get this year started right. We’re back! The 2025 Festival returns 14 February – 2 March 2025. It’s time! 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 theme for this year's Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade is "Free to be". More than 10,000 people marched with all of the favourites — disco balls, feathers, glitter, capes and Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and all the Gulf Coast. Big parades are rolling down the main routes as some get fancied up for formal balls and others costume to poke fun and make merry. The oldest female Mardi Gras organization in Jefferson Parish will celebrate Carnival 2025 with a 200-member, 18-float parade. This year's theme is “Isis Goes on a Field Trip” Floats will include Rivertown Theater , Aquarium, and Circus . The founder of Osiris began fundraising efforts in 1981 with the intent to establish a strictly gay Mardi Gras association. The Order of Osiris has now grown over the years, changing with the times to become an all-inclusive Mardi Gras organization. Currently, the group has a variety of members ranging in age, gender, sexual orientation and race. 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! Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras acknowledges that our events take place on Aboriginal land. We acknowledge the Gadigal, Cammeraygal, Bidigal, Darug and Dharawal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the Sydney Basin. Sissy Ball 28 Feb 2025 Taylor Square Takeover 01 Mar 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras acknowledges that our events take place on Aboriginal land. We The Krewe of Petronius is the world's oldest gay Mardi Gras Krewe. Formed in 1961, for 63 yeasr we have celebrated gay Mardi Gras. 62nd Ball. The Krewe made Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras returns for a spectacular 2025 season full of parades, parties, and show-stopping performances. This year, the Mardi Gras theme is ‘free to be’, honouring the decades-long fight for equality and celebrating a future of visibility and acceptance for Australia’s queer community. Each year at the beginning of the Mardi Gras season, the Krewe of Phoenix throws a fabulous ball for their guests. The theme for the 2025 Ball was "A Night on Mount Olympus", and it was held on February 8th, 2025, at Fort Whiting in Mobile, Alabama. We celebrated the reign of King Richard XIV and Queen Laura XIV! Get ready to set yourself free at Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025! This page is your one-stop-shop for all the tea on 2025 tix. That’s right – below you’ll find information on pre-sales, how to access tickets, where to buy them and more.
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