Making it’s Fair Day debut in 2025, gather ’round the campfire and meet transgender and gender diverse community groups, health services, businesses and creatives. Karaoke Cave Turn up the party with Karaoke Cave, a Fair Day-first for 2025 making it’s grand debut as the sun sets on Victoria Park! 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. It’s the day that kick starts the Mardi Gras festivities, and there’s no place better to celebrate Fair Day than the official after party at The Beresford, presented by Absolut. With DJ sets all day from MKY, Colin Gaff, Brad James and more, and drag shows with Minnie Cooper, Charisma Belle, and Carmen Geddit, this is one after party you 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. 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. Mardi Gras Fair Day is back to kick off Sydney's LGBTQIA+ festival in Victoria Park on Sunday, February 16. More than 70,000 people are expected to join the fun. Go to the content Go to the footer What is the date of Sydney Mardi Gras in 2025? Mardi Gras Fair Day will be back in full swing at Victoria Park in 2025, bringing together over 200 food, retail, community stalls, and the best Just announced the return of Fair Day to Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025, taking place from 10am -9pm on Sun 16 Feb at Victoria Park. The free community event sees over 70,000 people enjoy the rich tapestry of activities, from the dynamic First Nations Circle and the beloved Doggywood pageant and newcomers Trans Camp , and the lively Fair Day's comeback follows its cancellation in 2024 due to asbestos being found in Victoria Park's mulch. 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. 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 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. Mardi Gras Fair Day returns to Victoria Park on Sunday (photo supplied). 8. Mardi Gras Fair Day. One of the most anticipated Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 events is the welcome return of Fair Day. the long-held tradition for Mardi Gras took a year off last year due to the discovery of asbestos in Victoria Park’s Mulch. Just announced the return of Fair Day to Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025, taking place from 10am -9pm on Sun 16 Feb at Victoria Park. The free community event sees over 70,000 people enjoy the rich tapestry of activities, from the dynamic First Nations Circle and the beloved Doggywood pageant and newcomers Trans Camp , and the lively Fair Day 2025 EOIs; Mardi Gras + applications; Volunteer; 2025 tickets; MobTix; The 2024 Sydney Mardi Gras Festival will take place from February 16 to March 3 Fair Day at Victoria Park, part of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, is a vibrant celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community. The event features over 200 food, retail, and community stalls, six stages, and six bars. These terms and conditions (”T&Cs”) apply to your application (“Application”) to be a part of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day ("Fair Day" or the “Event") as a Stallholder (“Stallholder”). Fair Day will be held on Sunday 18th February 2024 from 10:00am to 9:00pm at Victoria Park, Camperdown, or Sydney Mardi Gras Fair Day is set to offer more than fun and festivities this year, promising an essential health opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community to make the most of free cervical and breast Date Time Event: Thursday, 19 September 2024 1:00PM Registration closes: Sunday, 2 February 2025 10:00AM–11:30AM Fair Day Stalls briefing Fair Day 16 Feb 2025 Laneway 02 Mar 2025 Kaftana Pool Party Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras acknowledges that our events take place on Aboriginal land. We Image: Supplied by Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Gather your loved ones for a sunny celebration of community at the beloved Mardi Gras Fair Day , finally back after 2024’s abrupt cancellation .
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