The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade is one of the world’s largest and best-loved LGBTQI celebrations, a chance for all of the colours of the kaleidoscope to come together, to commemorate, celebrate, and communicate the universal message of diversity, equality, and infinite love.
Join hundreds of thousands of spectators lining the route, as 10,000 people parade with pride along Oxford and Flinders Streets in an explosion of creative and political expression, a captivating extravaganza of lavish floats, satirical statements, spectacular costumes and show stopping moments.
Planning for the 2014 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras season is well under way! Start to plan your trip, book your annual leave and mark your diaries. Below are the major highlights you’ll be sure not to miss!
The official parade date is Saturday March 1st 2014. Location: Oxford Street, Sydney Australia.
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Launch – Friday, 7 February
Details coming soon…
Fair Day – Sunday, 9 February
The biggest community event of the season takes over Sydney’s Victoria Park for a giant sun-scaped picnic, entertainment and rides for all ages
Harbour Party – Saturday, 22 February
Set in the lush Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney’s iconic harbour, dance day into night to the sights and sounds of world-class DJ’s and performers
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras PARADE – Saturday, 1 March
The Mardi Gras centrepiece and overall best loved Sydney event, a glittering procession of more than 9,000 people, outrageous floats, lavish costumes, stunning designs and dancing
Mardi Gras Party – Saturday, 1 March
Simply the largest gay and lesbian party in the Southern Hemisphere, immerse yourself in a rich choice of state-of-the-art venues with heart-pumping music and exclusive performances
The Laneway – Sunday, 2 March
Taking over two of Sydney’s hippest pubs and the connecting lane way, this official closing party hosts drop-in DJ’s, pop-up performances and star moments spread amongst 5 different party spaces.
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