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Rita Ora
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Rita Ora

Rita Ora at the Parade!

We've got an epic Parade entertainment line-up

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 WE RISE FOR

What do you RISE for?

We're uplifting the voices of our vibrant community

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 My Trans Story

My Trans Story

Proud trans and gender diverse storytellers share their fierce and fearless experiences

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 My Drag Story

My Drag Story

Six queens, kings and gender-defying royals reveal what’s beyond the painted façade

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 Laugh Out Proud

A night of laughs

Australia's best and brightest LGBTQI+ comedians!

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Rise

In 2021, Mardi Gras will rise!

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Watch the Parade on SBS

Watch the Parade LIVE on SBS!

With hosts Courtney Act, Joel Creasey, Narelda Jacobs and Zoë Coombs Marr!

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What's On Today

My Trans Story
Laugh Out Proud
NAS Queer Contemporary: SKIN DEEP
The Pass
Green Park
Queer Screen's 28th Mardi Gras Film Festival
Oxtravaganza
Rainbow Flag at Sydney Town Hall
Beautiful Thing by Jonathan Harvey
An Evening with 500 Queer Scientists
Darlinghurst Life Drawing
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
Heart
Out Loud Art Prize & Show
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Festival Events

Queer Thinking: Rising up for 'GAYRABIA'
Queer Thinking: Dating when you're different?
Queer Thinking: The Fights Ahead
NAS Queer Contemporary: SKIN DEEP
Butch
The Pass
Rainbow Story Time with Wonder Mama
Minus18 Sydney Queer Formal Online
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News

Expressions of Interest – Board Director
The Mardi Gras Board encourage applications from individuals able to significantly contribute to Board discussions, planning and committee work.
Rita Ora leads epic Parade entertainment line-up!
International chart-topping pop star Rita Ora heads up a superstar line-up of entertainment planned for the 2021 Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday 6 March.
Venues across Australia to host Parade viewing events
Mardi Gras and Facebook Australia today reveal 30 venues across Australia that have been awarded cash grants to host Mardi Gras Parade viewing events.
LGBTQI+ communities will RISE at 2021 Mardi Gras Parade
Passion and pride will take over the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday 6 March - the Mardi Gras Parade remains a beacon of hope, a vehicle for protest and the ultimate display of LGBTQI+ creativity.
Watch the Mardi Gras Parade LIVE on SBS!
Courtney Act, Joel Creasey, Narelda Jacobs and Zoë Coombs Marr return to host this year’s history-making global event live and exclusive Saturday 6 March on SBS and NITV.
Full Festival Guide Out Now!
From the phenomenal Parade to poignant talks, dazzling nights of live performance and visual feasts of fancy, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival returns in 2021 with a glittering program of events.
Expressions of Interest - Workshop Costume Assistant
Mardi Gras is looking for a costume assistant to assist in the creation of this seasons costume for the 2021 Mardi Gras Parade.
Announcing: Mardi Gras Parade Viewing Event Grants
Mardi Gras and Facebook Australia announce the launch of a new initiative to support hospitality venues, small businesses, and LGBTQI+ artists and performers around Australia.
Updating you on events for 2021
With recent updates to restrictions on gatherings and dancefloors, it has become clear that we will be unable to stage a range of events you might typically see during the Mardi Gras Festival.
Four fabulous events announced for Mardi Gras 2021
From a comedy gala showcasing Australia’s funniest LGBTQI+ talent to an insightful series of talks held by queer thought leaders, here's four enticing events confirmed for February!
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