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When is Mardi Gras in New Orleans? 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 Southern Decadence, often dubbed the "Gay Mardi Gras," is one of the most vibrant and eagerly awaited LGBTQ+ festivals in New Orleans. Celebrated over Labor Day weekend, this event draws thousands of revelers from across the globe to the heart of the French Quarter. What started as a small gathering in 1972 has now blossomed into an epic party. From annual extravaganzas thrown by gay Mardi Gras krewes to block parties that invite you to leave your inhibitions at home, every day of gay Carnival is an opportunity to show up as you are, wherever you are. Overview of 2025 Gay Mardi Gras Events in New Orleans: Mystik Krewe da la Rue Royale Revelers Twelfth Night Party January 6, 2025 While the first official gay Carnival krewe, the Krewe of Yuga, was formed in the late 1950s, “Gay Mardi Gras” had been going on underground way before then. As a spoof of traditional Mardi Gras krewes, the Yuga ball featured a glittering presentation of royalty, including a Queen, King, Captain, debutantes and maids. Gay New Orleans Events include the crazy Southern Decadence in August, the annual pride parade in June and the world famous Mardi Gras. New Orleans Gay Mardi Gras From: Feb. 28.2025 - To: Mar. 05.2025 Gay Mardi Gras Bead Toss. February 21, 2023. Every year, the Krewe of Queenateenas’ reigning King Cake King and Queen take to the balcony of the Ambush Mansion for a bead toss that will have the queer community leaping, grabbing and cheering. This is, quite literally, one of the crowning moments of Gay Mardi Gras. When is Mardi Gras 2025? Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is on Tuesday, March 4 this year. Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. Like Ash Wednesday and Easter, Mardi Gras' date changes 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. Sydney is expected to be buzzing for one of the biggest nights in the city's social calendar today as thousands are anticipated to march in the 47th annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. Mardi is French for Tuesday and gras essentially means fat. Fat Tuesday is the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday and it’s the last night of Mardi Gras. When is Mardi Gras in New Orleans? The opening night is 12th Night. Fat Tuesday is two weeks later. Tourists are unlikely to visit for the whole two weeks of Mardi Gras. Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 is here! Free to party, free to celebrate, The Big Gay Ice Bath Bonanza 22 Feb 2025 Uppers 14 Feb 2025 PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL 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. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025 Festival Dates, Parade & Party The Mardi Gras is best known for the Pride Parade and Party, but also has many other fun events, including the Sissy Ball, Mardi Gras Film Festival, Fair Day, pool parties, exhibitions, live performances, comedy acts, talks and presentations and so much more. Time. 21:00 to 02:00. Location. ivy . 330 George St, Sydney NSW 2000. Gadigal Land 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival dates and Parade date announced! The iconic Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival will return to Sydney from 14 February – 2 March 2025, ready to bedazzle the emerald city with a celebration of pride and diversity. FREE TO BE will be the central theme for 2025 festivities. We're not free until we're all free to be. The 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade is set to take over Oxford Street, Flinders Street and Anzac Parade on Saturday 1 March 2025. Set your true self free as the Mardi Gras magic makes it's way down the heritage-listed Parade route for one of the largest LGBTQIA+ nighttime parades in the world. TITANIQUE NOW CRUISING ALL THROUGH MARDI GRAS! NOTHING ON EARTH COULD COME BETWEEN JACK AND ROSE. EXCEPT CELINE DION. When the music of Celine Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar®-winning film Titanic, you get TITANÍQUE, a musical celebration that turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical and joyful party aboard the Ship of Dreams.
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