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Regular public transport ticketing applies on Mardi Gras night, with participants and spectators reminded to tap on using an Opal card or contactless payment method. For more information on public transport for the parade, including extra services and trip planning, visit the event page at transportnsw.info . A proud partner of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras for 10 consecutive years, University of Sydney is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all genders and sexualities. Learn more about how the University enables a place of work and learning where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves! 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. Sydney Mardi Gras 2025. Sydney’s Mardi Gras is one of the most iconic gay celebrations in the world. The event features a colourful parade, spectacular circuit events, pool parties, after parties and outdoor events. The Program is long – but so is the Journey – & Its worth it! Visiting for Mardi Gras? After the parade, the official Mardi Gras party will take place at Hordern Pavilion in Moore Park from 10pm. The NSW government announced extended trading hours for bars, clubs, restaurants Mardi Gras Parade road closures: How to get around on the Saturday. The best way to get to the parade is always going to be public transport. There are numerous road closures between the Sydney CBD and Moore Park from 5pm on the big day, so the crowds are going to be thick and hard to navigate. Huge crowds lined the streets of Sydney on Saturday evening for the 47th annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. The parade kicked off about 7pm from Hyde Park - with the route heading up The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade will be held on Saturday night. (ABC News: Mridula Amin) The parade dates back to 1978, when homosexuality was still illegal in NSW. The Mardi Gras parade usually makes its way up Oxford Street to Taylor Square before turning onto Flinders Street and heading towards Moore Park, where the official after-party is held. While the atmosphere on Oxford Street is fantastic, the strip can become crowded and visibility can be limited. 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 queer party calendar. International, interstate and local artists, DJs and performers will keep you going for 8 hours as the dark night turns to dawn. Mardi Gras has taken over the Red Coconut Club and transformed it into the Cursed Coconut Club. The themed nightclub & lounge features Mardi Gras decor, along with live music and specialty drinks. In addition, the Mardi Gras festivities extend to CityWalk with specially-themed food and drink offerings in several venues. Kingsland Kicks Off the Festivities with the K-BAY Mardi Gras Festival. The Mardi Gras magic commences in Kingsland, just fifteen minutes from downtown St. Marys, with the K-BAY Mardi Gras Festival. This two-day festival on Friday, February 28th, and Saturday, March 1st, is a must-attend event for anyone looking to celebrate Mardi Gras. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mardi Gras is one of the busiest times of year in Mobile, especially downtown. Thousands of people come to the Port City to catch some parades, meaning parking can be a hassle. The Covington Police Department is pleased to announce route, parking, and safety information for the annual Carnival in Covington Mardi Gras Day celebration, starting with the Covington Lions Club parade, Mystic Krewe of Covington parade, and the Krewe of Bogue Falaya parade, scheduled to roll on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM. REMINDER: The Friends of Normandy Park will host its first-ever Dinner Auction this Saturday, March 1, starting at 6 p.m. at The Cove, offering an evening of community, entertainment, and fundraising.Attendees can expect a Mardi Gras-themed experience, complete with beads, masks, hats, and crowns for all. The event, a collaboration with the City of Normandy Park and the Normandy Park Police Carnival Twister (a long and spiraling water slide), Blue Lightning (312 foot long tube slide, riders hop on mats), Orange Thunder (229 foot drop slide), Ope Located at the site of the old Mobile County Courthouse at Government Street and Royal Street, Mardi Gras Park commemorates the city’s standing as the host of the first Mardi Gras celebration in the United States. It features colorful statues of popular Carnival characters including Joe Cain. It is a popular corner of the main parade route. These designated Mardi Gras parking areas will be available on all parade days, opening two hours before the first parade and remaining staffed until 11 p.m. Security will be on-site after hours to ensure that those attending Mardi Gras balls or other events in the downtown area can access their vehicles after 11 p.m. on parade days. All these designated Mardi Gras parking areas will open for public parking two hours before the first parade of each day and will be staffed until 10 p.m. each night. However, all these locations will remain open after 10 p.m. so those attending Mardi Gras balls and other functions downtown can access their vehicles. On Saturday, February 22, the Mardi Gras Barkus Street Festival will continue from 11:00 to 5:00 pm ET at Apalachicola's Riverfront Park. Over 40 vendors, live music by Chicken Phat, a beer and wine garden with local craft brews, and of course the Mardi Gras Barkus Pet Parade.
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