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Stick around for the Mardi Gras CEO and Co-Chairs catch-up (12:20 pm), where you’ll get the latest on the organisation’s vision and future. From there, pay a visit to the Dykes on Bikes stall to meet the legends who kick off every Mardi Gras Parade, and head to Trans Summer Camp, a welcoming space for transgender and gender-diverse Fair Day at Sydney Mardi Gras 2026. Fair Day, is Mardi Gras’ free family-friendly carnival of rainbow festivities, featuring a host of activities for the young and old, the tame and the bold! Stay close to Victoria Park. The Old Clare Hotel has spacious rooms, a great rooftop bar and gorgeous pool. The Event. Awaiting Dates. 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. The organisation have already locked in dates for the 48th LGBTQIA+ celebration down under to return next year – with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras making its glittering returns 13 February – 1 March 2026. So mark it in your travel calendars and keep your eyes peeled on Guidetogay.com for all the updates. 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! Optus has announced its continued partnership with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in 2025 and 2026, reinforcing its commitment to creating a future where everyone can embrace their The dates are set for the biggest LGBTQIA+ celebration down under to return next year – with the 48th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras making its glittering returns 13 February – 1 March 2026. For more information, visit: www.mardigras.org.au for details. Image: Mardi Gras Parade 2025 – photo by Georgia Jane Griffiths The 2025 Mardi Gras theme, Free to be, reflects Optus mission to build a future where everyone is free to be their true selves whether in the workplace or at home. Felicity Ross, Optus Managing Director of Corporate Affairs and Marketing, said: The 2025 theme Free to be perfectly captures Optus vision for a future that celebrates individuality 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 Join us as we remember the past, reflect on the present and look to the future. During the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival, we gather at sunrise to commemorate those in our communities we’ve lost, celebrate the progress we’ve made toward a stronger society, and re-commit to ending bigotry and prejudice in all its forms. The word "Mardi Gras" means "Fat Tuesday" in the French language. Celebrations include festivals, parades, dancing and feasting before the fasting starting on Ash Wednesday Days to Mardi Gras 2026. Tuesday, February 17th is day number 48 of the 2026 calendar year with 11 months, 16 days until Mardi Gras 2026. 2026 Sydney Mardi Gras Packages - Register Now! The early bird gets the first package! Start planning your 2026 Sydney Mardi Gras visit now and get access to popular tickets, convenient accommodation and travel extras all in one place through Sydney Mardi Gras Packages - the official package provider for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival. The Festival will wrap with the world famous Sydney Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday 1 March 2025. Festival theme: Free to be The 2025 Festival theme Free to be is a celebration of the strides toward true LGBTQIA+ equality while also acting as a global reminder that our fight is far from over, and that we are not truly free until we are all free 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. Samuel Barnett stars in this award-winning show, playing during the Sydney Mardi Gras (photo supplied). 4. Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen. The Sydney Opera House will be getting involved in the Sydney Mardi Gras this year by hosting this darkly comedic one-man show starring Tony and Olivier-nominated actor Samuel Universal, Sydney: 02 Mar 2025: Mince OpenAir - Mardi Gras 25 [Ace Hotel Laneway] Ace Hotel Sydney: 02 Mar 2025: Floating Paradise - Mardi Gras Edition: King Street Wharf 3, Sydney: 02 Mar 2025: MORNING GLORY Parade Afterparty (Mardi Gras 2025) Home The Venue, Sydney Mardi Gras+: Entries to host your event as part of the open-access Festival program ‘Mardi Gras+’ open today, 15 August. Sydney Mardi Gras also announces the return of American Express as Principal Partner of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras for the 2025 and 2026 Festivals. DejaVU Sydney Mardi Gras Parade After Party 2025. Gaymentertainment is one of Australia’s leading events and party promoters and brings nine epic parties to Sydney to celebrate Mardi Gras. Stay close to the parties at the Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour, featuring a heated outdoor rooftop pool, spacious rooms and highly-rated breakfast Holiday Date Days to Go; Mardi Gras 2024: Tuesday, February 13, 2024-382: Mardi Gras 2025: Tuesday, March 04, 2025: 3: Mardi Gras 2026: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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