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Sydney WorldPride Festival Report. Sydney WorldPride was more than a Festival – it was a milestone in the 45-year movement that is Sydney Mardi Gras, a conversation starter, a reminder of our wins and the fight ahead, and now – a memory of a time when Sydney was re-opened to the world for a global family reunion, and a legacy that will live on for decades to come. The Festival will wrap with the world famous Sydney Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday 1 March 2025. Festival theme: Free to be The 2025 Festival theme Free to be is a celebration of the strides toward true LGBTQIA+ equality while also acting as a global reminder that our fight is far from over, and that we are not truly free until we are all free One of the largest LGBT festivals in the world, Mardi Gras is the largest Pride event in Oceania. [ a ] It includes a variety of events such as the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade and Party, Bondi Beach Drag Races, Harbour Party, the academic discussion panel Queer Thinking , Mardi Gras Film Festival , as well as Fair Day, which attracts 70,000 people 2025 Pride Basketball Australia Tournament 28 Feb 2025 Derek Jarman: Delphinium Days 14 Feb 2025 Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 is here! Free to party, 3 March 2025. Over the weekend, thousands came together to celebrate pride at the 47th edition of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. What began as a protest for LGBTQIA+ rights continues as an iconic pillar in the community as a platform for advocacy, connection, visibility, and celebration. The first Mardi Gras was a protest in 1978, coordinated in solidarity with other gay and lesbian groups around the world on the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots in the United States. Queer Screen’s Mardi Gras film festival: Film enthusiasts can indulge in a curated selection of queer cinema, featuring compelling stories and diverse voices from around the world. Fair Day : A hub of activity and engagement, the community Fair Day event, typically held at Victoria Park, provides an opportunity for LGBTQI+ organizations and 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. The iconic Sydney Mardi Gras Parade will be held on Saturday 25 February from 6pm-11pm on Oxford Street. The CEO of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Albert Kruger, said it is a time for Last night Australia was the envy of the world. As Sydney celebrates the annual Mardi Gras parade and festival, as well as World Pride, all eyes are on Australia and the diversity on display. From The Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade is one of the biggest LGBTQIA+ events in the world and the largest Pride event in Oceania, with the queer community taking over downtown Sydney for a colorful Sunshine Coast Mardi Gras Make New Memories! by local artist and Queens as you create your very own Pride Clack Coast Mardi Gras. Aussie World, Bruce Highway Traditionally, Pride month in the Northern Hemisphere takes place in June, however, this year, the event has been rejigged to coincide with the timing of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. The 2023 festival of inclusivity also marks the first time that the event has taken place in the Southern Hemisphere and it comes at a good time. Join the ABC, the exclusive broadcast partner, for coverage of pride, progress, and community during the 2025 Mardi Gras celebrations. 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 Last year Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras was thrilled to be named host for WorldPride 2023, which will coincide with the Mardi Gras festival in February/March. Now more than ever, we all need something to look forward to. What is WorldPride 2023? The Mardi Gras parade stands as a powerful symbol of LGBTQIA+ pride and resilience,showcasing the rich diversity within the community. More than 180 communities and corporations participated, representing a wide spectrum of identities and experiences. In 2023, Sydney is welcoming back travelers with a bang by hosting WorldPride 2023 to mark the 45th anniversary of its first Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras parade and the fifth year of Australian Get ready to set free pride, diversity, and unbridled joy as the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade returns on Saturday 1 March 2025. With over 10,000 marchers and more than 180 spectacular floats, this year's Parade is a dazzling celebration of the 2025 Festival theme, FREE TO BE, honouring the LGBTQIA+ community's resilience, creativity, and unwavering pursuit of The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival returns from 14 February to 2 March 2025 with the theme FREE TO BE. Drinks and hospitality companies including Absolut, Brookvale Union, Applejack, Squealing Pig and Archie Rose are joining the celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride, culture and community. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras CEO Gil Beckwith
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