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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 Get ready for the biggest party of the 2024 Festival as we land on the iconic shores for Bondi Beach Party. The global landmark will be the backdrop to international DJs and performers as we put our signature Sydney Mardi Gras twist on the glistening seaside celebration. As with all major events in New South Wales, To commemorate the start of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025, join us by the shores of Bondi Beach on Gadigal, Bidjigal and Birrabirragal Lands. Free to join, First Nations First Light marks the official commencement of the annual LGBTQIA+SB celebrations welcoming festival-goers onto the unceded and sacred Lands and honours the longest 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 As the Festival kicks off in just two days, anticipation is building for what promises to be an unforgettable celebration of love, diversity, and unity. Alongside the headline-grabbing Bondi Beach Party featuring Sophie Ellis-Bextor, the Festival’s packed schedule includes the mesmerising Parade, and the electrifying Mardi Gras Party. Promenade's Main Dining Room and Front Yard Beach Bar will ONLY be accessed by Mardi Gras Beach Party ticket holders. Guests need to have pre purchased a ticket from www.mardigras.org.au. From 2pm-8pm guests can reserve a table. Service from 2pm-late. Guests can order food and drinks from our special a la carte Mardi Gras menu. Here’s to another unforgettable Sydney Mardi Gras,” said Beckwith. Dignitaries and performers at the 2024 Mardi Gras launch at Bondi Beach. The 2024 festival theme is Our Future, brought to life through a mesmerising creative campaign that reimagines iconic tarot cards to honour local LGBTQIA+ legends. The beach is back. 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 last year's most loved event is making a comeback – with a few surprises for our signature Sydney Mardi Gras twist. At Westfield Bondi, we’re proud to celebrate our diverse community and the spirit of inclusivity, love, and self-expression that Mardi Gras represents. Mardi Gras is an iconic event that unites people in a celebration of colour, music, and joy. More than just a festival, it’s a powerful tribute to diversity, pride, and belonging, bringing The Bondi Beach Party, a highlight of the 2024 Festival, invites 15,000 guests to Sydney's iconic shore. Featuring international DJs and performers, the event combines sun, sand, and music for a memorable Mardi Gras experience. Attendees can opt for a Quickie Pass for express entry and faster service. [a] It includes a variety of events such as the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade and Party, Bondi Beach Drag Races, Harbour Party, the academic discussion panel Queer Thinking, Mardi Gras Film Festival, as well as Fair Day, which attracts 70,000 people to Victoria Park, Sydney. MobTix returns for Sydney Mardi Gras 2025, presented in partnership with ACON’s First Nations Health Programs. Sydney Mardi Gras is committed to working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to celebrate and elevate First Nations LGBTQIA+SB culture. 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 BONDI BEach party. 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! 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. Paradiso Pool Party is the ultimate ticket to soak up the best of Sydney summer. Come one, come all as Mardi Gras-goers from across the globe head to the hottest city pool for the official pool party of the Sydney Mardi Gras Festival. The cabanas are calling it’s time to welcome in Parade week with renowned DJs and performances all night long. Expect many signature events! Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival brings an exciting collaboration with Sydney Mardi Gras Qtopia Sydney, which is the world's largest center for queer history and culture. The main event is the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, scheduled for March 1. It will take place along Oxford Street and feature over We were joined by Chris Bendell, the artistic director behind the Bondi Festival who detailed the artistic and cultural events that will be on display throughout 2025. You can find more information about their full schedule here. 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!
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