Born in 2023 under the esteemed curation of Sydney legends Sveta Gilerman and Jess Hill Ultra Violet is entering a new era in 2025 solidifying itself as a pillar of the Sydney Mardi Gras calendar. Spread across four stages, the day-to-night party will feature international, interstate and local DJs, bands and performers. SYDNEY MARDI GRAS EVENTS; Sydney Mardi Gras Events. Mardi Gras Party 01 Mar 2025 Parade 01 Mar 2025 Ultra Violet 22 Feb 2025 Fair Day 16 Feb 2025 ULTRA VIOLET. Our community came together for a journey of exhilaration and splendour, designed by and for LGBTQIA+ women. Thank you for joining us at a wondrous queer world with live acts, DJs and performers that transformed the space across two stages for a day-to-night party like no other. Born in 2023 under the esteemed curation of Sydney legends Sveta Gilerman and Jess Hill Ultra Violet is entering a new era in 2025 solidifying itself as a pillar of the Sydney Mardi Gras calendar. Spread across four stages, the day-to-night party will feature international, interstate and local DJs, bands and performers. 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. Event in Sydney, NSW, Australia by Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras on Saturday, February 17 2024 with 630 people interested and 279 people going. Ultra Violet | Sydney Mardi Gras 2024 Facebook The 78ers are people who took part in the first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade on 24 June 1978. They have led each year's parade since 1998. Source: AAP / Steven Saphore. 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. In short: Crowds lined Oxford Street, Flinders Parade and Anzac Parade on Saturday night for this Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. NSW Police officers were allowed to march, despite Witness the National Art School, come alive for Ultra Violet – Sydney Mardi Gras edition. Welcome to a wondrous world designed by and for LGBTQIA+ women. Live acts, DJs and performers will transform the space across two stages for day-to-night party. Whether you’re looking for the perfect festival stay or wanting to share your space, Sydney Dreams makes it happen. Book your magical Mardi Gras stay or list your property with us today! #LoveIsLove #MardiGras2025 #SydneyDreams #SydneyPride #VisitSydney #SydneyNights #DreamStay #FairDay #UltraViolet #Sydney Check the UV #UltraViolet returns in 2024 taking over the National Art School on Sat 17 Feb! The wondrous world designed by and for LGBTQIA+ women is Dizzy Days are set to take the stage at Ultra Violet for Sydney Mardi Gras, the ultimate LGBTQIA+ women's event! Ahead of their performance, we are stoked to sit down with the band as they take us through their top five favourite Mardi Gras hype tracks! Check out their picks below. 176 likes, 2 comments - sydneymardigras on February 3, 2024: "The very first Sydney Mardi Gras edition of LGBTQIA+ women’s event #UltraViolet is in 2 weeks today! There’s only 100 tickets left Get yours now through the link in our bio ". 1,153 likes, 4 comments - sydneymardigras on February 2, 2024: "The very first Sydney Mardi Gras edition of LGBTQIA+ women’s event #UltraViolet is in 2 weeks today! There’s only 100 tickets left Get yours now through the link in our bio ". 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 queer party calendar. International, interstate and local artists, DJs and performers will keep you going for 8 hours as the dark night turns to dawn. All applications will be assessed by Sydney Mardi Gras based on their relevance to the LGBTQIA+ community, contribution to the broader Sydney Mardi Gras Festival, if the event(s) take place during Feb and/or March 2025, are run by, employ and/or engage LGBTQIA+ people and align with the Sydney Mardi Gras ethical framework. “Each year, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras brings people from all corners of the globe together for a celebration of community, visibility and progress. The 2025 festival embodies this spirit, reflecting the resilience, creativity and unity of our LGBTQIA+ communities,” CEO Gil Beckwith said. Buy Sydney Mardi Gras Festival tickets for 2025 at Moshtix. Taking place at Various Venues Sydney on February 14th, 2025, you can find more ticket and event information, lineup, artists, set times and extra show dates online.
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