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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 theme of this year's Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is Free to Be. The 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade is set to attract huge crowds on 1 March. Credit: AAP. 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 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! In short: Crowds lined Oxford Street, Flinders Parade and Anzac Parade on Saturday night for this Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. NSW Police officers were allowed to march, despite American Express Main Stage – Entertainment from 10.30am – 9pm. Optus Stage – Entertainment from 10.30am – 6.30pm. First Nations Circle – Entertainment from 11am – 4pm. Free To Be Arena – Entertainment from 10.30am – 7.30pm. Absolut X Dancefloor – Entertainment from 12pm – 7.30pm. Aperol Aperidisco – Entertainment from 10 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. Following the Mardi Gras Parade on March 1, 2025, the Party will host more than eight hours of music across the six venues at the Entertainment Quarter. US DJ Honey Dijon and English singer-songwriter Romy, who’s one third of UK group the xx and released her solo dance-pop album Mid Air last year, will headline the 2025 Party. Mardi Gras 2024 is similarly giving Sydney WorldPride's Ultra Violet a second run, celebrating LGBTQIA+ women in an event that takes place as day turns to night at the National Art School. MAY-A will headline, with Estée Louder, DJ Sveta, Gemma, Kinky D (UK), BVT, Jacqui Cunningham, Mirasia and Kilimi on the bill as well. 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. Samuel Barnett stars in this award-winning show, playing during the Sydney Mardi Gras (photo supplied). 4. Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen. The Sydney Opera House will be getting involved in the Sydney Mardi Gras this year by hosting this darkly comedic one-man show starring Tony and Olivier-nominated actor Samuel 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 FAQ about the Mardi Gras Parade 2025. What are the dates for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025? The festival is scheduled from February 14 to March 2, 2025, with the iconic Parade set for Saturday, March 1, 2025. Who are the headline performers for Mardi Gras 2025? Sydney’s Mardi Gras events have officially commenced as the Progress Pride Flag was raised on Friday night. 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. Eventbrite - GAYM Entertainment presents FINALE 2025: Mardi Gras Closing Party - Sunday, March 2, 2025 | Monday, March 3, 2025 at Home The Venue, Sydney, NSW. Find event and ticket information. FINALE returns to close out the GAYM Mardi Gras Calendar with one last MASSIVE party. Mardi Gras Party has been the beating heart of the Festival for over 40 years, bringing together over 10,000 people on the biggest night of Sydney’s party calendar. International, interstate and local artists, DJs and performers will keep you going for 8 hours as the dark night turns to dawn. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras or Sydney Mardi Gras is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ history and culture. [22]The term Mardi Gras derives from the celebration on Mardi (French for "Tuesday") when Gras (French for "fat") is eaten prior to the Christian abstinence period of Lent preceding Easter. Thousands of scantily clad revellers danced through Sydney on Saturday for the 47th annual Mardi Gras parade, transforming the Australian city into a vibrant sea of colour and costumes. More than 10,000 people -- many of them painted in glitter makeup -- and 180 floats rolled down a packed Oxford Street, lighting up the vibrant heart of Sydney Celebrate Sydney Mardi Gras on Oxford Street! Exclusive rooftop parade night viewing parties, a five-level DIRTY DISCO takeover, plus heaps more. Thousands of scantily clad revellers danced through Sydney on Saturday for the 47th annual Mardi Gras parade, transforming the Australian city into a vibrant sea of colour and costumes. More than 10,000 people -- many of them painted in glitter makeup -- and 180 floats rolled down a packed Oxford Street, lighting up the vibrant heart of Sydney
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