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The Bondi Beach Party was added to the line-up in 2023 during Sydney WorldPride and held again in 2024 as part of Mardi Gras. However, it was confirmed in November that it would not be held in 2025. This came after a low attendance rate in 2024 and Sydney Mardi Gras facing financial difficulties. A glittering extravaganza Mardi Gras organisers are preparing for a "leaner" parade this year after last year's event saw a drop in attendance from an expected 250,000 to a reported 120,000. Bondi Beach Party has been dropped following this year’s lacklustre attendance numbers. It was attended by 6000 people despite having a capacity of 15,000 . However, there will still be more than 80 events across the three weeks of Mardi Gras 2025, including Sissy Ball; Laneway; Hot Trans Summer; Blak & Deadly: The First Nations Gala Concert Mardi Gras Sydney is a month-long event that coincides with the other Carnival/Mardi Gras events taking place around the world in February/March. It usually starts with the super popular Bondi Beach Party and a large Fair Day where small LGBTQ businesses get to strut their stuff. Mardi Gras’ Bondi Beach Party, a 15,000 capacity dance event on the foreshore of Australia’s most famous beach, will not go ahead in 2025. Smaller and medium scale community-focused events Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has just announced their 2025 festival and events lineup. The festival will run from February 14 until March 2, 2025. 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. This year’s Bondi Beach Party attracted 5825 attendees for an event with a 15,000 people capacity. The theme for 2025 is “Free To Be”, which Sydney Mardi Gras describes as 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 When is the 2025 Sydney Mardi Gras? The festival is being held from February 14 to March 2, with this year’s theme, “free to be”, inspiring events, floats and revellers throughout the fortnight. 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. British pop icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor has been announced as the headline performer of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras’ Bondi Beach Party on Saturday 24 February 2024. Known for her electrifying blend of disco pop and electronica, Ellis-Bextor will bring her distinctive sound to the iconic sands of Bondi Beach, joining a stellar line-up of The beach was back as we turned one of the most iconic shores into a queer paradise for Bondi Beach Party – Sydney Mardi Gras edition. With more camp and colour than ever before and a Beach backdrop nearly as beautiful as you – we had to take some snazzy shots! Join 15,000 people for the biggest party of the 2024 Festival - we return to the iconic shores for Bondi Beach Party - Sydney Mardi Gras edition. Everything you know and love about the Festival-favourite is making a comeback - with a few surprises for our signature Sydney Mardi Gras twist. Showstoppers at Sydney Mardi Gras 2025. The festival boasts over 80 different events over the two-week period, and returning signature events include the dazzling Sissy Ball, the stupendous Kaftana Pool Party, the uproarious Laugh Out Proud, the splashy Paradiso Pool Party, the iconic Mardi Gras Party, and everybody’s favourite kick-on, Laneway. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025. The Sydney Mardi Gras is where everyone is 'Free to Be!' Sydney organized its first Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras on June 24, 1978. The event was a part of international solidarity with the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York (1969). Bondi Beach Party, a grand beachside celebration that captured hearts at Sydney WorldPride returns. Bringing together 15,000 revellers as the iconic Bondi Beach is the backdrop to international DJs and performances for that distinct Sydney Mardi Gras flair. There is no word yet on whether the Bondi Beach Party will return, although this seems unlikely given comments from Sydney Mardi Gras earlier this year that 2025’s festival would be “leaner”. This year’s Bondi Beach Party attracted 5825 attendees for an event with a 15,000 people capacity. Mardi Gras’ Bondi Beach Party, a 15,000 capacity dance event on the foreshore of Australia’s most famous beach, will not go ahead in 2025. Smaller and medium scale community-focused events In 2025, it'll be at the same site with 200-plus stalls. The pool action comes courtesy of the Kaftana Pool Party and Paradiso Pool Party, which are just two more of Mardi Gras' signature events that are on the 2025 bill. Also in the same category: the parade and the Mardi Gras Party, of course, alongside the Sissy Ball and Laneway shindig. The Mardi Gras Beach Party at Bondi Beach offers an unparalleled experience. A fusion of music, community, and celebration of queer pride will be set against the backdrop of one of Sydney’s most
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