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. 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 Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. Sat 1 Mar Saturday 1 March Sat 1 Mar 2025 at 4:08am. The theme for this year's Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade is "Free to be". The theme of this year's Mardi Gras parade is "Free to be". The world-famous 47th annual Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade will take over the city’s streets on Saturday, March 1, with the parade route stretched from Museum Station on Oxford Street to Moore Park. The 2025 Mardi Gras Grand Parade will be held in Soulard on Saturday, March 1, 2025. This large neighborhood festival requires multiple street closures to ensure the safety of the residents and visitors. March 1 – Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras Children’s Parade at 3 p.m. March 1 – Cankton Courir de Mardi Gras; March 4 – Eunice Courir de Mardi Gras & Chicken Run; March 4 – Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Association Parade at 11 a.m. ST. MARY PARISH. Feb. 28 – Morgan City Krewe of Adonis Parade at 7 p.m. March 1 – Cypremort Point Boat Saturday, March 1 – Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras – 461 Sittig St. at Eunice Recreation Complex. 9 a.m-4 p.m. Mardi Gras run begins at 9 a.m. Children’s parade in downtown Eunice at 3 p.m 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. 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 Cankton Courir de Mardi Gras will be held March 1 at the Landon Pitre Memorial Park 7 am to 6 pm; Eunice Lil' Mardi Gras (children) will be held March 1 at 3 pm at the Eunice Recreation Complex; This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4. Ash Wednesday is on March 5, the day marking the start of the 40-day Lenten season that culminates with Easter The March 1, 2025 cruise on the Carnival Mardi Gras departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Mardi Gras sets sail on Saturday, Mar 1st and returns on Saturday, Mar 8th. March 1 at 12:30 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade. March 1 at 11 a.m. Youngsville. Queen Evangeline’s Parade. March 3 at 6 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. King Gabriel’s Parade. March 4 at 10 a.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade. March 4 at 1 p.m. Downtown 1 PM | Gulfport - Second Street Social Club Parade 1:30 PM | D'Iberville - North Bay Mardi Gras Association Parade. Monday, March 3 5:30 PM | Bay St. Louis - Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Parade. Tuesday, March 4, Mardi Gras 1 PM | Bay St. Louis - Krewe of Real People Frisco's annual Mardi Gras 4Paws event was held on Saturday, March 1. All proceeds from the event go to benefit Hope for Animals, which aims to help abandoned, lost and suffering animals through Come join the fun on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in downtown Aransas Pass for the Saltwater Mardi Gras festival. This family-friendly event offers a variety of activities. Attendees can browse local vendor booths, enjoy live zydeco music, savor cuisine from food trucks, explore the kids zone, and participate in the gumb — The Vicksburg Main Street Program will host its 24th Annual Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in downtown Vicksburg. “Join the thousands of people who come from all over to catch beads, dance, and cheer as our elaborate floats and excited participants venture down the parade route!” said Vicksburg Main Street in a statement. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1 – Krewe of Bonaparte Mardi Gras Parade is scheduled at the intersection of Jefferson and Simcoe Streets, then along the parade route before turning into Cajun Field Let the Good Times Roll at Assembly Food Hall for Mardi Gras! Get ready to celebrate at Assembly Food Hall on March 1 from Noon to 6pm as we bring the spirit of New Orleans to Nashville Feel the energy of vibrant entertainment, festive flavors, and fun for the whole family
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