Join the live broadcast of the 47th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, exclusive on ABC iview and ABC TV. #MardiGrasABCStream Sydney Gay and Lesbian M Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 as it happened: Thousands line Oxford Street to celebrate city’s LGBTQ community By Megan Gorrey , Nick Newling and Lucy Macken Updated March 1, 2025 — 11.17pm first The 2025 Mardi Gras Parade will be broadcast live on ABC TV and streamed on ABC iView on Saturday, March 2, from 7:30 pm. Where Is The 2025 Mardi Gras Parade? The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade will take over Oxford Street, Flinders Street, and Anzac Parade. Watch free on iView (Australia restricted) Unlock iView and watch anywhere with NordVPN Sydney Mardi Gras Parade 2025 on Saturday, March 1 Starts 7.30pm AEDT / 8.30am GMT / 3.30am ET Watch the Watch the Mardi Gras Parade live on ABC iview. On Saturday, you can watch the 2025 Mardi Gras Parade on ABC TV from 7:30 pm this evening in your timezone. ABC iview will stream the Parade telecast live on Saturday, March 1, from 7:30 pm AEDT. After the Parade, Romy, Honey Dijon, Hayla and Leland are headlining the 2025 Mardi Gras Party. Welcome to our live coverage of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. More than 10,000 marchers are gathering at Hyde Park before tonight’s festivities. We’re back! The 2025 Festival returns 14 February – 2 March 2025. It’s time! 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. 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 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade is in its 47th year and it's bigger and gayer than ever (yes, that is possible). We're free to be whoever, whenever and wherever. Hosts: Courtney Act and Mon Schafter. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade returns to Oxford Street on Saturday, March 1, 2025, and the ABC will broadcast the event live at 7:30 PM on ABC TV and ABC iview. Here’s the Lowdown: Courtney Act and Mon Schafter will host the broadcast, with Jeremy Fernandez and Mel Buttle reporting from the parade route. The broadcast will The 2025 Sydney Mardi Gras is hosting over 100 events from February 14 to March 2, featuring a mix of wild parties, political talks, comedy acts, musical performances, art installations, and more. The theme for Mardi Gras’ 47th year is Free to Be , celebrating equality and serving as a reminder “that we are not truly free until we are all Join the live broadcast of the 47th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, exclusive on ABC iview and ABC TV. #MardiGrasABCStream Sydney Gay and Lesbian M Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 tickets are available to purchase through a range of platforms depending on the event. While the majority of our events are sold via Moshtix, tickets are also available via Ticketek, Eventbrite and the City Recital Hall website. While many events are free to attend, certain shindigs require Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras tickets. The official Mardi Gras Party, special vantage points for the parade, and some of the marquee nights (like the Sissy Ball) often sell out quickly. If something catches your eye, book early. If you’re a traveller looking to immerse Great Southern Nights ignites NSW’s live music scene 28 February 2025; The sky’s the limit for Port Stephens visitor economy 28 February 2025; Bumper January for Sydney hotels 28 February 2025; Operation Mardi Gras 2025 launched ahead of celebrations 28 February 2025 Celebrating 47 years in 2025, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras continues to stand strong as a pillar of strength and unity and a monument for creativity and self-expression within LGBTQIA+ communities in Sydney and across the globe. The 2025 Festival promises to bring unforgettable moments, radiant performances, and vibrant events that honour the 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.
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