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We’re back! The 2025 Festival returns 14 February – 2 March 2025. It’s time! 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. 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 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 17-day celebration culminates in the world famous Sydney Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday 1 March 2025. Community groups from around the country will gather on Oxford St, Flinders St, and Anzac Pde for the spectacular march, with their float concepts drawing on the 2025 theme, FREE TO BE . When is Sydney Mardi Gras in 2025? This year, Sydney Mardi Gras falls on Friday, February 14 until Sunday, Mar 2, 2025. When is the Sydney Mardi Gras parade in 2025? The main event of Mardi Gras is the parade. This year, the 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade is set to take over Oxford Street, Flinders Street and Anzac Parade Mardi Gras Party. When: 1 March 2025. Let loose at the biggest overnight LGBTQIA+ party in Australasia, featuring Honey Dijon, Romy (Live) and Hayla. The Mardi Gras Party has been the beating heart of the festival for over 40 years, bringing together more than 10,000 people on the biggest night of Sydney’s party calendar. Laneway. When: 2 Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 Dates. Friday 14th February – Sunday 2nd March 2025 – The 47th edition of Sydney’s Mardi Gras celebrations return with the theme “Free to Be”. The main parade is held on Saturday 1st March, 2025. Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 Parade The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival returns from February 14 to March 2, 2025. The jewel in the Mardi Gras crown, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, will once again take to The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras will return to Sydney from 14 February – 2 March 2025, ready to bedazzle the city with a celebration of pride and diversity. Celebrating 47 years, the central theme for 2025 will be FREE TO BE. The 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade is set to attract huge crowds on 1 March. Credit: AAP Over 11,000 participants are expected to descend on Sydney's streets on Saturday The 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade is locked in for Saturday, March 1 (photo: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras) Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. The most recognisable symbol of the Sydney Mardi Gras is the world-renowned Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, which takes place on Saturday, March 1. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras returns for a spectacular 2025 season full of parades, parties, and show-stopping performances. This year, the Mardi Gras theme is ‘free to be’, honouring the decades-long fight for equality and celebrating a future of visibility and acceptance for Australia’s queer community. 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! The word "Mardi Gras" means "Fat Tuesday" in the French language. Celebrations include festivals, parades, dancing and feasting before the fasting starting on Ash Wednesday Days to Mardi Gras 2027. Tuesday, February 9th is day number 40 of the 2027 calendar year with 1 year, 11 months, 8 days until Mardi Gras 2027. It’s always been a cornerstone of Mardi Gras, and I’m thrilled to see it back this year. The Mardi Gras 2025 Calendar Includes: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade; Mardi Gras Party. Honey Dijon & DJ Romy headlining; Fair Day; Laneway; The Sissy Ball; The Kaftana Pool Party; Paradiso Pool Party; Hot Trans Summer; Laugh out Proud; Ultra The word "Mardi Gras" means "Fat Tuesday" in the French language. Celebrations include festivals, parades, dancing and feasting before the fasting starting on Ash Wednesday Days to Mardi Gras 2026. Tuesday, February 17th is day number 48 of the 2026 calendar year with 11 months, 16 days until Mardi Gras 2026. Check out the incredible artists making Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 a festival for the ages! MARDI GRAS PARTY. The Mardi Gras Party 2025 is here to light up Sydney with a night of unparalleled energy and music. Across six incredible spaces, experience over 8 hours of world-class DJs, jaw-dropping performances, and the electric spirit of the longest Fair Day at Sydney Mardi Gras 2026. Fair Day, is Mardi Gras’ free family-friendly carnival of rainbow festivities, featuring a host of activities for the young and old, the tame and the bold! Stay close to Victoria Park. The Old Clare Hotel has spacious rooms, a great rooftop bar and gorgeous pool. The Event. Awaiting Dates. Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 promises a spectacular celebration of love, diversity, and inclusivity with vibrant parades, live performances, and unforgettable events across the city. Join in the festivities for an unforgettable experience, featuring a dynamic blend of music, art, and cultural expression, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community. The Mardi Gras Parade, which takes place on Saturday, March 1, is part of the broader Sydney Mardi Gras Festival, running from February 14 to March 2. Now in its 47th year, the festival spans 17 days of international performances, parties, theatre, community events, and more, celebrating LGBTQIA+ pride and visibility.
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