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. Where: National Art School, 156 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst. About: Once again taking over the grounds of the National Art School, Ultra Violet is quickly becoming a pillar of the Sydney Mardi Gras calendar. This women's event is safe space where techno and house fans will be well-satiated by the lineup of DJS, bands and performers on the lineup. 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. Mardi Gras is the most colourful event on Sydney’s cultural calendar, and it's back from 14 February to 2 March, 2025 with rainbow hues, bottomless brunches, all-night dance parties and, of course, the iconic Sydney Mardi Gras parade. This year's Sydney Mardi Gras events centre around the theme Free To Be, celebrating the history and work 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! Right on the gateway to Oxford Street, Pullman Sydney Hyde Park is in the prime position for a pre-parade party. Tickets to the hotel’s pre-Mardi Gras party will score you front-row parade The street party to send off the Festival returns in 2025 featuring Kito and Lady Shaka, taking over The Beresford and Hill Street on Sunday 2 March. As the only official Festival closing party, Laneway was born from a few milk crates on Hill Street to become the ultimate way to wrap up your Sydney Mardi Gras celebrations. The Sydney Mardi Gras Parade takes place on the final Saturday of the festival, so the next one is estimated to take place on Saturday 1st March 2025. The Sydney Mardi Gras Parade route. The Sydney Mardi Gras Parade honors the same path that the bold group in 1978 took – mainly along Oxford Street from Taylor Square to Hyde Park. And for the big Mardi Gras season finale—Laneway is back! The ultimate street party is bigger than ever, taking over Sydney’s LGBTQI+ community staples, The Beresford and Hill Street 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 massive Mardi Gras Party 2025 will be headlined by Honey Dijon and Romy (photo supplied). 27. Mardi Gras Party. The Hordern Pavilion once again sets the scene for the official Mardi Gras Party, this year headlined by Honey Dijon, Romy (from the XX), DAWS, DJ Paulette, Alex Taylor, and the cast of the Mardi Gras Community Show. That’s over The street party to send off the Festival returns in 2025 taking over The Beresford and Hill Street on Sunday 2 March. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Sydney is buzzing with excitement as the 47th Sydney Mardi Gras Festival reaches its grand finale this weekend. With a lineup of events that promises unforgettable moments, it’s time to plan your weekend and soak up the energy of Mardi Gras. From the iconic Parade to the legendary after-party and the much-loved Laneway event, here’s [] The Sydney Mardi Gras parade and official after-party are iconic events held each year in NSW that promise to be unforgettable celebrations of love, diversity, and acceptance for the queer community. The events are held over three weekends and form part of a Mardi Gras season in which multiple official and unofficial events are held. Celebrate Sydney Mardi Gras on Oxford Street! Exclusive rooftop parade night viewing parties, a five-level DIRTY DISCO takeover, plus heaps more. Get those cameras ready because the parade kicks off at 6:30pm, featuring colourful floats designed after this year’s Sydney Mardi Gras theme: “Free to Be.” Make sure you’ve got some energy left for the massive Mardi Gras Party (photo: Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras). 11 PM: All roads lead to Hordern Pavilion DejaVU Sydney Mardi Gras Parade After Party 2026. Gaymentertainment is one of Australia’s leading events and party promoters and brings nine epic parties to Sydney to celebrate Mardi Gras. Stay close to the parties at the Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour, featuring a heated outdoor rooftop pool, spacious rooms and highly-rated breakfast 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. 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 from 1pm 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.
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