The official after-party in 2023. Photo: Jeffrey Feng . 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 is buzzing with excitement as the 47th Sydney Mardi Gras Festival reaches its grand finale this weekend. With a lineup of events that promises unforgettable moments, it’s time to plan your weekend and soak up the energy of Mardi Gras. From the iconic Parade to the legendary after-party and the much-loved Laneway event, here’s [] 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. make their way to the after party at The massive Mardi Gras Party 2025 will be headlined by Honey Dijon and Romy (photo supplied). 27. Mardi Gras Party. The Hordern Pavilion once again sets the scene for the official Mardi Gras Party, this year headlined by Honey Dijon, Romy (from the XX), DAWS, DJ Paulette, Alex Taylor, and the cast of the Mardi Gras Community Show. That’s over After the parade, the official Mardi Gras party will take place at Hordern Pavilion in Moore Park from 10pm. The NSW government announced extended trading hours for bars, clubs, restaurants Right on the gateway to Oxford Street, Pullman Sydney Hyde Park is in the prime position for a pre-parade party. Tickets to the hotel’s pre-Mardi Gras party will score you front-row parade The Sydney Mardi Gras Parade takes place on the final Saturday of the festival, so the next one is estimated to take place on Saturday 1st March 2025. The Sydney Mardi Gras Parade route. The Sydney Mardi Gras Parade honors the same path that the bold group in 1978 took – mainly along Oxford Street from Taylor Square to Hyde Park. It’s the day that kick starts the Mardi Gras festivities, and there’s no place better to celebrate Fair Day than the official after party at The Beresford, presented by Absolut. With DJ sets all day from MKY, Colin Gaff, Brad James and more, and drag shows with Minnie Cooper, Charisma Belle, and Carmen Geddit, this is one after party you 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. 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! Mardi Gras Party has been the beating heart of the Festival for over 40 years, bringing together over 10,000 people on the biggest night of Sydney’s party calendar. International, interstate and local artists, DJs and performers will keep you going for 8 hours as the dark night turns to dawn. Proof hit maker to take the stage at Mardi Gras After Party. Sydney Mardi Gras always attracts a big name performer. Exclusive pictures reveal just who will be hitting the stage. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras after party is an institution every year, with past guests including Cher, Dua Lipa, George Michael, Kylie Minogue, Dannii Minogue, Chaka Khan, Cyndi Lauper Whether you’re voguing at Sissy Ball, diving into the sun-soaked vibes of Paradiso Pool Party, or kicking on at Laneway, Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 promises a celebration of pride, music, and joy. Check out the incredible artists making Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 a festival for the ages! MARDI GRAS PARTY. The Mardi Gras Party 2025 is here to light up Manning House, Manning Road, University of Sydney, Camperdown 2006 The USU acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, upon whose stolen land which we operate, gather as employees and live. We recognise this land was never terra nullius — the land belonging to these peoples was never ceded, given up, bought or sold. After the last glitter-covered punter has danced their way to the end of the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade route, that big loving energy kicks on at the official Mardi Gras Party. Get those cameras ready because the parade kicks off at 6:30pm, featuring colourful floats designed after this year’s Sydney Mardi Gras theme: “Free to Be.” Make sure you’ve got some energy left for the massive Mardi Gras Party (photo: Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras). 11 PM: All roads lead to Hordern Pavilion Parade After Party – POOF DOOF Sydney MG25. Mardi Gras 2025. Saturday 1st March. Sydney Mardi Gras Past Events. Underwear Party – POOF DOOF Sydney MG25. 🚀 FINALE 2025: The Ultimate Closing Party 🚀. Date: Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 Time: 10:00 PM - 10:00 AM Location: HOME The Venue, Sydney. Prepare for liftoff as FINALE: Closing Party takes you on an out-of-this-world journey to close out Sydney Mardi Gras like never before! 🌌 . The Party to End All Parties 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.
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