The outcome of the resolutions are non-binding recommendations for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Board. The Board will meet within 10 days following the Annual General Meeting to discuss the recommendations and the Mardi Gras Membership will be notified of the outcomes when they become available. SYDNEY MARDI GRAS EVENTS; Sydney Mardi Gras Events. Mardi Gras Party 01 Mar 2025 Parade 01 Mar 2025 Ultra Violet 22 Feb 2025 Fair Day 16 Feb 2025 On Monday night, Sydney Mardi Gras disclosed who had been elected to the board and the total number of votes cast, while Pride in Protest shared first-preference vote counts to its Instagram account. Rainbow Labor NSW co-convener Daniel Mitsuru Delisle was also elected to the board, while Brandon Bear was re-elected. The motion to ban the NSW Police Force from the 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade failed with 459 votes for, 493 against, and 26 abstentions. Only 34 votes separated the two parties The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival culminates in the renowned Sydney Mardi Gras Parade, an LGBTQIA+ rights protest and celebration of sexuality. The parade features more than 12,500 entrants in colourful costumes and elaborate floats, who represent a community group, topical theme or political message. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. 395,716 likes · 3,720 talking about this · 105,704 were here. ️ SYDNEY GAY AND LESBIAN MARDI GRAS ️⚧️ 2025 FESTIVAL: 14 FEB - 2 MARCH 2025 PARADE: 1 MARCH GET Premier Chris Minns says he is hopeful NSW Police and the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras board can come to an agreement, after the force was asked not to take part in this weekend's parade. Giovanni said, “I made the decision of sticking by the 3-terms-max convention knowing that Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is in a healthy position, in trusted hands with committed Directors, with a wonderful team of generous and talented professionals starting with CEO Gil Beckwith, and on the cusp of a new exciting Future. 25 years on, I New South Wales Police is expected to march in the Mardi Gras parade for 2025 and beyond after multiple bids to ban officers from the festival had been voted down on Saturday during the Sydney Gay "Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has not been immune to these pressures," the board said in a statement last year. Participants get ready from the start of the 2024 Sydney Mardi Gras parade. 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. For a quarter of a century, Dayenu, Sydney’s Jewish LGBTQIA+ social and support group, has stood as a beacon of love, inclusion, and resilience within the Jewish community. In marking its 25th anniversary, Dayenu took to the streets once again, proudly marching in the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade, a celebration of pride, diversity, and unity. 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. 3 Night Mardi Gras Package; 4 Night Mardi Gras Package; 7 Night Mardi Gras Package; Experience Sydney; Photo Galleries; Get involved. Ways to Contribute; Volunteers; Artists and Producers; Work with Us; Support Networks; Our Partners; Become a Partner; Become a Member; About Us. Who we are. History; Strategic Plan; Our Committees; 2024 Police In 2024 following the Sydney Mardi Gras season, the Board committed to a community consultation on police participation in the parade. Prior to starting this process we engaged with members to determine the best format for these consultations. 1 in person session for Mardi Gras Members; 1 in person session for broader community and Mardi Gras Resolution 9 – LGBTQIA+ Workers During Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras firmly believes that this resolution falls outside the scope of our organisation and the objectives of our constitution. It does not fully consider both the current social climate of homophobia, biphobia Be a part of the Future of Mardi Gras. If you want a Mardi Gras that has a sustainable future, that remains inclusive and represents you – make your voice heard and become a member today. This is your opportunity to join a dynamic organisation of passionate people creating one of the world’s best LGBTQIA+ festivals. A year’s membership to In light of this, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Board feels that having the NSW Police march this year could add to the distress within our communities, already deeply affected by recent events. The Board has taken the decision to request that the Police do not march in the 2024 Parade. The Board of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, the Police Minister the Hon. Yasmin Catley MP and Police Commissioner Karen Webb came together in a constructive discussion regarding the Board’s concerns about Police participation at this year’s Parade, as well as a range of broader issues currently impacting LGBTQIA+ communities.
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