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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. As such that first Mardi Gras march was a major civil rights milestone beyond the gay community. Up to 3,000 people marched in an incident-free parade in 1979. In 1980 a key new element was introduced – the post-parade party. The face of the modern Mardi Gras we know today was taking shape. History of the event, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Robert Swieca, Judith O’Callaghan and Glynis Jones, Absolutely Mardi Gras: Costume and Design of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Powerhouse Publishing, Sydney, 1996. Graham Willett, Living out Loud: A History of Gay and Lesbian Activism in Australia, Allen & Unwin, 2000 The 2016 Mardi Gras proved one of the biggest ever, with 12,500 parade participants and 300,000 onlookers. It also marked a milestone moment in Mardi Gras history. In the weeks leading up to it, the State Parliament, Police and Fairfax Media gave the 78’ers apologies they had been waiting 38 years to hear. It wasn’t only gay men and lesbians who joined the first Mardi Gras. Many others took part in support of the fight against injustice including Kings Cross residents, First Nations peoples, rough sleepers and sex workers. Another 125 people were arrested at marches and rallies held later the same year to support dropping the charges. History of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. The first Mardi Gras occurred on 24th June 1978, as an event to celebrate gay and lesbian culture and to protest the discrimination they faced every day. However, the march down Oxford Street ended with police arrests and violence against the protestors. In 1994 ‘Lucille Balls’ won first prize for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras costume award. History of LGBTQIA+ politics. In 2018 Mardi Gras marked its 40th anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, the Museum hosted a thought-provoking discussion on LGBTQIA+ politics in Australia. It’s hard to imagine that the rich cultural festival and fabulous, world-famous parade began with a haphazardly organised street march that ended rather badly. On 24 June 1978, a chilly mid-winter’s day in Sydney, a crowd of up to 500 people – eventually swelling to around 2000 by 9.30pm – gathered in Darlinghurst’s Taylor Square to campaign for gay rights and commemorate the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras - Checkered History On 24 June 1978, a chilly mid-winter’s day in Sydney, a crowd of up to 500 people – eventually swelling to around 2000 by 9.30pm in the evening – gathered in Darlinghurst’s Taylor Square to campaign for gay rights and commemorate the infamous Stonewall Riots. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is an annual event centred around a street parade of up to 20,000 participants. Participants hide or reveal their 'true' identities in a flurry of paint, feathers and glitter. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras acknowledges that our events take place on Aboriginal land. We acknowledge the Gadigal, Cammeraygal, Bidigal, Darug and Dharawal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the Sydney Basin. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras acknowledges that our events take place on Aboriginal land. We acknowledge the Gadigal, Cammeraygal, Bidigal, Darug and Dharawal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the Sydney Basin. 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! All the tea on 2025 tickets! Get ready to set yourself free at Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025! This page is your one-stop-shop for all the tea on 2025 tix. 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. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2023-05-21 00:17:40 Associated-names Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Association TITANIQUE NOW CRUISING ALL THROUGH MARDI GRAS! NOTHING ON EARTH COULD COME BETWEEN JACK AND ROSE. EXCEPT CELINE DION. When the music of Celine Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar®-winning film Titanic, you get TITANÍQUE, a musical celebration that turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical and joyful party aboard the Ship of Dreams. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras acknowledges that our events take place on Aboriginal land. We acknowledge the Gadigal, Cammeraygal, Bidigal, Darug and Dharawal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the Sydney Basin. Mardi Gras + Qtopia is another exciting addition, partnering with Qtopia Sydney, the world’s largest centre for queer history and culture. This collaboration will host exhibitions and performances that explore and celebrate our queer past, present, and future. NOTHING ON EARTH COULD COME BETWEEN JACK AND ROSE. EXCEPT CELINE DION.When the music of Celine Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar®-winning film Titanic, you get TITANÍQUE, a musical celebration that turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical and joyful slay-fest!Join Jack, Rose and Celine aboard the Ship of Dreams for a very Gay and Exclusive
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