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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 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade took over the streets of Sydney on Saturday night with rallying cries of LGBTQIA+ pride, protest and freedom. An estimated 200,000 spectators cheered from the sidelines as over 10,000 marchers across 180 floats took to the streets. 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. Pride in Protest tried to have police banned from the parade but were narrowly voted down at the Mardi Gras AGM in December. “Our community is disappointed that there has been a loss, but we know it’s a question of when,” Pride in Protest leader Damien Nguyen told SBS News afterwards . As demonstrated at the annual general meeting, Pride in Protest appears to have more than 400 Mardi Gras members voting in favour of its motions, which is more than enough support (10 per cent) for calling a meeting at any time. As of June 30, there were 3761 Mardi Gras members. The protest stood in solidarity with Black Lives Matter movement. The protest began as a response to the Mardi Gras Board voting down their petition to ban the NSW Police and Correctional Services from participating in the parade in December and Pride in Protest’s mission to return Mardi Gras to its’ ‘radical roots’ of an anti-police Despite the three motions being defeated, Pride in Protest's lead candidate for election to the Mardi Gras board is optimistic a ban will win majority support in the future. Marching at Mardi Gras: a genuine partnership or strategic PR? Three people walk down the street during Sydney WorldPride 2023, an international collaboration which saw over 300,000 attend pride events over 17 days. Activist groups such as Pride in Protest have long called for an end to uniformed police marching in Mardi Gras. These have been Follow our live coverage as 10,000 marchers make their way down a crowd-lined Oxford Street for the 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. Pride in Protest spokesperson and Mardi Gras board candidate Damien Nguyen disagreed with the minister's comments. "The NSW Police Force marching in Mardi Gras is totally in opposition to creating 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. A spokesman for the Sydney Mardi Gras confirmed the parade had been interrupted by Senator Thorpe as she attempted to stage a protest. Senator Thorpe posted that she joined the Pride in The Pride in Protest Mardi Gras Street Rally is on at 2pm, Sunday 16 February at Pride Square in Newtown. View this post on Instagram . A post shared by Pride in Protest (@pride.in.protest) Political Undercurrent: Sydney Mardi Gras – A Legacy of Pride,Protest,and Progress. The Sydney Mardi Gras,while a vibrant celebration,carries a important political undercurrent,reflecting its origins as a protest and its ongoing role in advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights. Mardi Gras volunteers will be on-hand helping visitors navigate the exhibition. Mardi Gras Bar of Love & Protest at NAS Each Friday and Saturday night: (16, 17, 23, 24 February and 2 March), 5:30–10pm Special Parade Day Bar: Saturday 3 March, 12–6:00pm . Join us at the Bar for the Museum of Love & Protest to celebrate all that is Mardi Gras. Senator Thorpe was marching with the No Pride in Genocide float, organised by Pride in Protest. Pride in Protest seeks to bring back the radical roots of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras to Once again, beloved traditions will lead the charge, with Dykes on Bikes, First Nations marchers, and the original 78ers paving the way for a night of pride and protest. “The 2025 Mardi Gras Parade will be a powerful reminder that our community has always been, and will always be, FREE TO BE,” said Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras CEO, Gil Queer Screen's Mardi Gras Film Festival; Progress Pride Flag Raising; Marks Park Sunrise; Oxtravaganza; Family Zone at Oxtravaganza; Darlo Big Drag Brunch; Queer Contemporary; Feeling Afraid As if Something Terrible Is Going to Happen; Mardi Gras Plus; Plan your Festival experience; Join the Festival. 2025 Parade applications; Fair Day 2025 Out in STL. 308 N. 21st Street, Suite 300 St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 754-5925 We are so proud to announce our candidates for the upcoming Board Election. This year the Directors Election and the AGM are split - but a vote for Pride in Protest is still a vote for winning the Pride in Protest motions at the AGM - remember to show up or proxy for the AGM.
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