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Marching at Mardi Gras: a genuine partnership or strategic PR? Three people walk down the street during Sydney WorldPride 2023, an international collaboration which saw over 300,000 attend pride events over 17 days. Activist groups such as Pride in Protest have long called for an end to uniformed police marching in Mardi Gras. These have been Police brutally beat and arrested people at the first Mardi Gras in 1978. Some members of the LGBTIQ+ community have been calling for the police to be kicked out of Sydney’s annual Mardi Gras NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb says she is 'delighted' that police will be able to attend the parade. In a statement, the Mardi Gras board said the parade was a beacon of hope and inclusivity. Police beat and arrested 53 people and newspapers published their names, occupations and addresses. In 2016, the NSW Police Force apologised for its actions at the first Mardi Gras. Sydney's Mardi Gras parade has a complex history of both LGBT activism and police brutality, after the first march in 1978 resulted in dozens of people being beaten and arrested by local officers. “The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is an important event on the NSW Police calendar and as Commissioner, I am committed to continuing to strengthen the relationship between my organisation The board of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has requested that NSW Police not take part in this weekend's parade. and is one of one of regional Australia's biggest Mardi Gras events In short: The Australian Federal Police says it has made the decision not to march in this year's Mardi Gras parade. An AFP spokesperson said they understand the hurt in the LGBTQIA+ community – Written by the Mardi Gras 78ers Committee Full Mardi Gras History On a cold night in Darlinghurst, Sydney in 1978, a small group of protestors formed to contribute to the international Gay Celebrations, the resulting police violence and arrests created a defining night in not only Sydney’s GLBTQI community but Australia’s cultural heritage. In 2024 following the Sydney Mardi Gras season, the Board committed to a community consultation on police participation in the parade. Prior to starting this process we engaged with members to determine the best format for these consultations. 1 in person session for Mardi Gras Members; 1 in person session for broader community and Mardi Gras The 47th Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade took over Sydney on Saturday night, bringing with it a sea of colorful costumes, energetic crowds, and unfortunately, a whole lot of trash. Despite the chaos, the event was a huge success, with thousands of people and 180 floats making their way through Reflecting changes since the first Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras, participants in the Mardi Gras Parade now include groups of uniformed Australian Defence Force personnel, police officers from New South Wales Police Force, as well as interstate and federal police officers, firefighters and other emergency services personnel from the What began one night in June, 1978, with a large crowd of partygoers ended in fear, arrests and brutal violence. This is an immersive 3D retelling of Australia's first Mardi Gras. A NSW Police statement said police “look forward to continuing to work with Mardi Gras organisers”. “The NSW Police Force is dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ communities and takes pride in Thousands of scantily clad revellers danced through Sydney on Saturday for the 47th annual Mardi Gras parade, transforming the Australian city into a vibrant sea of colour and costumes. More than 10,000 people -- many of them painted in glitter makeup -- and 180 floats rolled down a packed Oxford Street, lighting up the vibrant heart of Sydney Greek Australian couple Basil and Jodi Psanoudakis joined in the celebrations of diversity at Sydney's 47th Mardi Gras Police force members also marched in this year’s parade, following an A high-visibility policing operation to keep the community safe during the 47 th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade has concluded.. The operation involved general duties police officers, assisted by specialist police attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, Police Transport Command, the Public Order and Riot Squad, Youth Command, Licensing Police and the Dog and Mounted Unit. The police attack on the first g ay M ardi Gras in Kings Cross late at night on Saturday 24 June 1978 was a pivotal moment in Australian social and political history. Though there had been gay and lesbian groups and protests after 1970, for the first time gay and lesbian rights became a significant public issue, creating a momentum for reforms. As Sydney counts down for Australia’s biggest annual pride celebration - the 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival - ACON is reminding everyone to prioritise health and safety during the celebrations. “Mardi Gras is all about celebrating who we are as a community and having a great time doing it,” said ACON CEO NSW Police have been uninvited from marching at Sydney’s Mardi Gras parade on Saturday in the wake of the alleged murders of a gay couple. 2 min read February 26, 2024 - 9:39PM
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