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 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 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade is set to attract huge crowds on 1 March. Credit: AAP Over 11,000 participants are expected to descend on Sydney's streets on Saturday 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. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Free to Be. 14 February – 2 March 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. 395,716 likes · 3,720 talking about this · 105,704 were here. ️ SYDNEY GAY AND LESBIAN MARDI GRAS ️⚧️ 2025 FESTIVAL: 14 FEB - 2 MARCH 2025 PARADE: 1 MARCH GET Tickets to Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras events go on sale to the general public at 10am AEDT Monday 20 November. Mardi Gras Members will get early access to tickets from 10am Wednesday 15 November. “Our Future is not just a theme but a call to action, a bold invitation to define and shape our path forward as a community. As Australia's largest LGBTQIA+ celebration, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras brings a burst of colour and creativity to the city each year. Running from 14 February to 2 March 2025, the blockbuster program this year includes more than 100 community events, dance parties, theatre and music, all taking place over 17 glorious summer days. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival returns from 14 February to 2 March 2025, promising an extraordinary celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride, culture, and community. With a refocused approach, this year’s festival brings us back to the heart of what Sydney Mardi Gras is all about—unapologetic self-expression, powerful inclusivity, and As Australia's largest LGBTQIA+ celebration, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras brings a burst of colour and creativity to the city each year. Running from 14 February to 2 March 2025, the blockbuster program this year includes more than 100 community events, dance parties, theatre and music, all taking place over 17 glorious summer days. 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. 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 presents an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, acquire new skills, step out of your comfort zone, contribute to the organisation, gain insights into our communities, and have an enjoyable experience. 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. 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. 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. Explore the 2024 Festival Guide. Are you ready for our future? Destined for celebration, for pride, for progress and for dance floors filled with friends and chosen family, the following pages are filled with the wonderful and wild 2024 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival. 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. Only in Sydney, Only at Mardi Gras! Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is a season of LGBTQI+ arts, cultural and social events. Save the date - the next Mardi Gras Parade is scheduled for Saturday
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