Make sure to also check out the First Nations Circle, where you can enjoy performances and workshops to learn more about queer First Nations culture. We'll ensure you stay informed about our latest collections, campaigns, and events. Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore joined the parade with Sydney MP Alex Greenwich. Premier Chris Minns was forced to stop marching when pro-Palestine protesters joined the route. Nine arrests were made on the night in connection to the protest. Spread across four stages, the day-to-night party will feature international, interstate and local DJs, bands and performers.
Complete your Angel costume with these large white feather wings. A great character for Devil and Angels theme party or for a Christmas performance. The feathers are glued to a cardboard base to be lightweight. Popular ideas rainbow cheerleading pom poms include the show-stopping giant festival wings, perfect for those eager to make a grand entrance. For those drawn to opulence, dressing as regal kings and queens allows for a display of sophistication with a touch of whimsy.
Another premium ticketed viewing area, Club Cindy is located at the Moore Park end of Flinders Street. Surrounded by bars, toilets and food trucks, you’ll have everything you need to enjoy the parade and party from a prime location. With plenty of rainbow merch, delicious snacks and roving entertainment, there’s something for everyone at the highly-anticipated fair day. Queer women are invited to grab their friends and their tickets for this unforgettable party.
This Mardi Gras fan-favourite has gone from a portable speaker and milk crates to a rampant recovery party that can only be described as the epitome of kick-ons. Enter an adult playground of music and performance at the official Mardi Gras Party. The colourful display sends a message of welcome to the world as we gear up to host WorldPride in 2023, with the hotly-anticipated tickets going on sale from 15 July. Sign up as a Mardi Gras Member by 1 July to access the pre-sale. "Our glittering Parade and Festival are a demonstration of the amazing power of passion, creativity and community," organisers say.
Winner of 14 awards including a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture for Whoopi Goldberg. This biopic explores legendary country singer Loretta Lynn’s rise from a poor upbringing in the South to worldwide acclaim. The critically praised film won Best Actress in a Leading Role (for Sissy Spacek’s portrayal of Lynn) and received seven nominations at the 53rd Academy Awards. Filmed in multiple locations including Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia. This film won three awards including Golden Globe Awards for Best Director in Motion Picture and New Star of the Year for Baker. In this adventure film, Huck Finn’s life is changed forever when he leaves home, meets runaway slave Jim and embarks on a voyage down the Mississippi River.
Have roared into the SCG on their hogs (there's something we never thought we'd say) marking the beginning of the parade in front of an estimated crowd of about 10,000. Which includes people who participated in the first ever Sydney Mardi Gras protest. Their theme this year is "Sovereign Leaders Rise", with performers carrying signs in support of trans Indigenous people. During that first Mardi Gras on 24 June, 1978, police violently supressed demonstrators and 178 protesters were arrested over the following weeks. Participants were also were also harassed and outed in the media. Has walked in the parade, as part of the City of Sydney contingent.
The Museum of Contemporary Art is home to the city’s dedicated selection of work by contemporary Australian artists. With a frequently-changing program of exhibitions and an enviable location right on the harbour, any art aficionado’s trip to Sydney would be incomplete without paying the MCA a visit. To take your trip to the next level, we recommend heading to one of their ‘Up Late’ Fridays, where live music at the rooftop cafe truly brings the museum to life. Sydney’s LGBTQIA+ communities come together on Oxford Street to celebrate, connect and make their voices heard.
A signature event for the 40thanniversary Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras celebrations, theMuseum of Love & Protestlaunches on Friday 16 February at the National Art School, Darlinghurst. Ending HIV acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands and waters on which we operate on throughout Australia and remind people that we are on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land. Ending HIV also acknowledges the Elders and in particular Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people visiting this website. Whether you’re flying in from France or pottering over from Potts Point, here’s your Sydney Mardi Gras pre-party checklist. That’s right – it’s not long until the sunny shores of Sydney will be transformed into a mecca of gay celebration and festivity. For people living with HIV, starting treatment early is essential to improving health and reducing transmissions.
This Jester Skull Cane is the perfect accessory to your Halloween outfit. Wear these fab Kelly Green Opaque Stockings with a host of costumes, especially good for St Patricks Day or a Christmas Elf costume but versatile enough to wear with lots of different looks. BWS's Paddington stores on Oxford and South Dowling streets have transformed into BWYASSSes as part of a collaboration with Sydney drag queen Miss Prada Clutch.
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Some rooms have views out over Hyde Park and Oxford Street. It’s also an excellent location for exploring Sydney before or after the event. Guests are invited to pair their event celebrations with exclusive drink offers, including Brookvale Union Ginger Beer 2 for $25 and $1 from every 4 Pines Japanese Lager donated to the Mardi Gras Foundation. In an exclusive Sydney appearance, Romy will perform live, bringing her unique sound and energy to the iconic event.
"With all of us being apart for so long last year, it’s nice to be able to get together and celebrate," he said. Spoke to Peter about the stigma faced back then and why events like Mardi Gras still matter today. Nurses and ambos have also danced in the parade, alongside a rather frightening pair of "COVID marshals".