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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 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras or Sydney Mardi Gras is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ history and culture. [22]The term Mardi Gras derives from the celebration on Mardi (French for "Tuesday") when Gras (French for "fat") is eaten prior to the Christian abstinence period of Lent preceding Easter. History of the event, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Robert Swieca, Judith O’Callaghan and Glynis Jones, Absolutely Mardi Gras: Costume and Design of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Powerhouse Publishing, Sydney, 1996. Graham Willett, Living out Loud: A History of Gay and Lesbian Activism in Australia, Allen & Unwin, 2000 The 2016 Mardi Gras proved one of the biggest ever, with 12,500 parade participants and 300,000 onlookers. It also marked a milestone moment in Mardi Gras history. In the weeks leading up to it, the State Parliament, Police and Fairfax Media gave the 78’ers apologies they had been waiting 38 years to hear. It wasn’t only gay men and lesbians who joined the first Mardi Gras. Many others took part in support of the fight against injustice including Kings Cross residents, First Nations peoples, rough sleepers and sex workers. Another 125 people were arrested at marches and rallies held later the same year to support dropping the charges. The third Mardi Gras in 1980 was named the “Outrageous Gay Mardi Gras” and the parade route was altered to start in the CBD, make its way down Oxford street and finish at Paddington Town Hall. You are probably wondering why we now celebrate Mardi Gras in summertime, well in 1981 Mardi Gras decided to move the Parade to summer due to the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras - Checkered History On 24 June 1978, a chilly mid-winter’s day in Sydney, a crowd of up to 500 people – eventually swelling to around 2000 by 9.30pm in the evening – gathered in Darlinghurst’s Taylor Square to campaign for gay rights and commemorate the infamous Stonewall Riots. This year will mark 47 years since the first Mardi Gras, which began as a protest in the streets of Sydney in 1978. Now, nearly 50 years later, rare footage of the event has surfaced. It’s that glorious time of year again - the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is upon us. This year's celebrations span more than two action packed weeks, culminating in the fabulous, glittering, all-singing, all-dancing spectacle of the Mardi Gras parade. So where did it all begin? And how did it grow to its current, Fun Fact: in French, Mardi Gras actually translates to ‘Fat Tuesdays’. Why, you may ask? It seems like the term has nothing to do with the biggest LGBTIQ celebration in the world, set in glowing Sydney, with people flocking from all over the world to sing, laugh, dress lavishly, dance provocatively, and feel that glorious feeling of 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. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2023-05-21 00:17:40 Associated-names Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Association 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! The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is one of the largest festivals of its kind in the world. The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras festival in Sydney, [7] is attended by hundreds of thousands of people from around Australia and overseas. One of the largest such festivals in the world, [8] Mardi Gras is the largest Pride event in Oceania. Sydney's 'Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras' has been running for over 40 years, but how did it begin? BAZAAR uncovers the meaning behind the event. As a global city, the City of Sydney is proud to support Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and showcase its diversity to the world. First recognising Mardi Gras as a major festival in 2008, the City of Sydney provided $120,000 in sponsorship in recognition of its significance as a hallmark event and positive impact on the NSW economy. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is one of the most iconic events in Australia's social calendar. Each year, thousands of people descend on Sydney to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, with the parade being the pinnacle event. However, this celebration didn't come easy - it has a long history of resistance and progress. 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. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival kicks off on Friday 16 February 2018 with seventeen sparkling days, jam-packed with parties, performance, exhibitions, family and community events that culminate with the iconic Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday 3 March 2018. 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.
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