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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. 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. Poster for the first Mardi Gras in Sydney, 1978, designed by Chris Jones.(Supplied: Ken Davis)The event would mark the ninth anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York, an uprising that led to Sydney's first Mardi Gras was held on 24 June 1978, inspired by the Stonewall riots in New York and the gay liberation movement. It ended in arrests, outing and backlash, but also led to reforms and recognition of the LGBTQI community. The first Mardi Gras was held on June 24, 1978 as a morning march to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York. It was followed by a night parade that was violently broken up by the Police, resulting in 53 arrests and a court battle. 2012 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Lead-up to Mardi Gras. The Stonewall riots that began in the early hours of 28 June 1969 in New York City were the result of a police raid on a gay bar called the Stonewall Inn. Public support and positive media reports saw the first charges dropped by October 1978 and the remaining by the end of 1979. Laws around granting permits for street marches and parades were made less strict. Legacy. The first Mardi Gras was a breakthrough in Australian civil rights history. The new footage of the first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade in 1978 shows crowds of revellers clad in capes and flags, contrasted with violent arrests by police. 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 What happened at the first gay Australian Mardi Gras? In June 1978 the 9th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, the newly-formed Gay Solidarity Group organised a daytime march and an evening parade in Sydney. This was the first Australian gay and lesbian Mardi Gras parade. The parade moved down Oxford Street, but at Hyde Park police blocked Thousands of scantily clad revellers danced through Sydney on Saturday for the 47th annual Mardi Gras parade, transforming the Australian city into a vibrant sea of colour and costumes. More than 10,000 people -- many of them painted in glitter makeup -- and 180 floats rolled down a packed Oxford Street, lighting up the vibrant heart of Sydney The roar of dozens of motorbikes carrying women and rainbow flags, or "Dykes on Bikes", kicked off the parade, followed by the First Nations Community Float and the 78ers -- a group of activists who marched in Sydney's first Mardi Gras event in 1978. Thousands of scantily clad revellers danced through Sydney on Saturday for the 47th annual Mardi Gras parade, transforming the Australian city into a vibrant sea of colour and costumes. More than 10,000 people -- many of them painted in glitter makeup -- and 180 floats rolled down a packed Oxford Street, lighting up the vibrant heart of Sydney The 47th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade saw over 11,000 participants from the LGBTQI spectrum broadcasting a message of pride, with a big crowd joining them lined up on Oxford Street or The roar of dozens of motorbikes carrying women and rainbow flags, or "Dykes on Bikes", kicked off the parade, followed by the First Nations Community Float and the 78ers -- a group of activists who marched in Sydney's first Mardi Gras event in 1978. The roar of dozens of motorbikes carrying women and rainbow flags, or "Dykes on Bikes", kicked off the parade, followed by the First Nations Community Float and the 78ers -- a group of activists who marched in Sydney's first Mardi Gras event in 1978. 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. This year will mark 47 years since the first Mardi Gras, which began as a protest in the streets of Sydney in 1978. Now, nearly 50 years later, rare footage of the event has surfaced. This was consolidated by the first Mardi Gras, and has continued ever since. Veterans of the movement in the 70s and of the first Mardi Gras remain committed to action against oppression and repression of lesbians, transgender people, gay men and queers overseas, and for the rights of queer refugees. [1] Using the identity terms in use in the 1970s First Mardi Gras Inc. is a not for profit community organisation for 78ers. 78ers are the participants in the first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras held on 24 June 1978 and subsequent events. First Mardi Gras was formed in April 2017 to initially support participation by and engagement with a broad range of 78ers in the lead up to the 40th
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