Welcome to Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Australia's largest celebration of LGBTQI culture and communities.

2018 will be our stunning 40th anniversary festival! Don't miss our huge Parade and Party night on Saturday 3 March.

Expressions of Interest for Mardi Gras 2018 will open this spring. Subscribe here to get updates delivered to your inbox.

Become a member of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and you'll be invited to our exciting 2018 season launch in October.

Our latest Mardi Gras news headlines are shown below. See more here.

Thanks to SBS and JOY 94.9, you can watch the live stream video of the entire 2017 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade below, and SBS's highlights show is available here on SBS OnDemand.

Follow Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras on Instagram here and don't forget our hashtag #SydneyMardiGras!

Bruce and Elie had a message for our Prime Minister at last night's #PrideGame! 🏉🌈 #marriageequality 💍
Here's the rainbow markings on the field at tonight's #PrideGame 🌈🏈👍🏼
The Swannies' Pride Game today at the SCG! 🏈 #Repost @sydneyswans: It's Game Day! 🌈 Bring on the Saints tonight at home 💪 #ProudlySydney #PrideGame
Ready for Saturday's #PrideGame with @sydneyswans v St Kilda at the SCG! Pic by @rainbowswans - more info at rainbowswans.org. 🏈🏳️‍🌈🏈🏳️‍🌈🏈🏳️‍🌈🏈
#throwbackthursday! Here's @kylieminogue's reaction when she saw the Kylie-themed Parade float Show in Taylor Square, honouring her 25 years in pop music! 📸 by Robert McGrath, #SydneyMardiGras Parade 2012.
This 🌏 map shows all the places with marriage equality in rainbow. Come on #Australia! Let's be next! 💍
A 🌈 rising from #SydneyMardiGras HQ this morning! 📸: @williamspromakeup

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