Parade

The world's most colourful demonstration of LGBTQI pride.

Glamstand

The Most Fabulous Way to Experience Parade.

Kylie is coming to Mardi Gras!

We are excited to welcome back Kylie to Sydney Mardi Gras!

Parade Viewing Area

This super-sized take on the traditional Parade viewing area is a tropical party oasis and the coolest way to take in all the spectacle, glitz and glamour of Sydney Mardi Gras Parade 2012.

Party

The official post-Parade dance party. This year's Mardi Gras Party 'Mardigrasland' will be a queer theme park featuring RuPaul, D.E. Experience, Sneaky Sound System, Chicane and more!

Get tickets here.

CoolChange

Catch a spectacular summer sunset from our Harbour-side dancefloor at CoolChange: Sydney Mardi Gras Harbour Party. Enjoy cocktails and dancing as you look out over Sydney's most beautiful icons!

Drag Races

Bondi Beach might be world famous for bronzed bodies, biceps and backpackers. But fierce, competing drag kings and queens?

Festival

This year’s Mardi Gras Festival boasts over 60 special events, and includes performances from big international acts as well as the cream of Australian queer talent.

Fair Day

Up to 70,000 are expected to turn out for our biggest and best-loved community event. It's the perfect relaxed day in the park for all the family, even the pets!

The Laneway

The ultimate place to recover after the Parade and Party!

Pool Party

Get wet and wild at the glamorous Ivy Poolbar for our Pool Party!

Queer Thinking

This thought-provoking event brings together some of the  world’s most influential academics and creatives to discuss their work, passions and communities.

Festival Guide

Download the Sydney Mardi Gras 2012 Festival Guide now!

Youth

Find out more about our special events for those under 25 years.

Calendar

Click to view the Sydney Mardi Gras 2012 festival planner!

Sports Festival

Including tennis, cycling, same-sex salsa, hiking and heaps more, the 2012 Team Sydney Sports Festival has sporting and fitness focused events for all entry levels.

Community

Socialise, be informed or just get together at our community events this season!

Visual Arts

The visual Arts program offers a unique window into our communities.

What's Available

Get an idea how we are set up and how you could be involved.

Event Day Opportunities

Get involved helping out with one of our events!

Ongoing Opportunities

Check out some of the areas we're looking for skilled people to join us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here's the answers to some FAQs about volunteering!

Volunteer Policies

This section includes all the policies that might impact on your time as a volunteer with us.

Street Team - Youth

Be part of a new and exciting team that will be interacting and engaging young people throughout the Sydney Mardi Gras Festival!

Become a member today

There's no time like the present. Becoming a New Mardi GrasLtd (trading as Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras) member is just a click or two away.

Member Benefits

Interested in becoming a member? Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras members get a huge range of benefits! 

Membership Renewal

Click here to renew your membership of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

Members Viewing Area

One of the biggest perks of being a member is getting privileged first access to view the Parade.

Media Partners

Reach the LGBTQI audience through our media partners

Tour Operator Packages

Let our tour operator packages take the fuss out of organising your Sydney Mardi Gras 2012 experience.

Vibe

Want a comfortable stay, close to the Mardi Gras action? Vibe Hotels are the answer.

The Star

Stay at Sydney's newest entertainment venue this Mardi Gras.

Our Mission

Find out what we at Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras are here to do.

New Vision

Board Committees

Are you interested in joining a Mardi Gras Board Committee? Find out more here!

Donate

Your chance to contribute directly to the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade in 2012!

History

Want to know about the history of our event and organisation. Find out here!

Annual Report

Find out what we have been up to and what are plans for the future are.

The Board

Meet the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Board Members. 

Media Enquiries

For access to our media liaison team this is the place.

Contact Us

For whatever reason please do get in touch.

Staff

Meet the staff who put on the Sydney Mardi Gras.