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My Drag Story
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My Drag Story

My Drag Story

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

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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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 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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Mardi Gras Events

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Festival Events

Queer Thinking: Rising up for 'GAYRABIA'
Queer Thinking: Dating when you're different?
Queer Thinking: The Fights Ahead
Butch
The Pass
Rainbow Story Time with Wonder Mama
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News

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!
Ebony's story: I rise for First Nations people
"Mardi Gras gives a lot of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from different communities right across the country an opportunity to come down to Sydney and be together."
Jan's story: I rise to create spaces for the community
"I enjoy being a part of something that creates experiences that foster communities in a welcoming and supportive way."
Gil's story: I rise for a dancefloor
"God, I love a dancefloor. Dancefloors are a sea of happy. They are a beautiful and joyous place where everyone’s just smiling and dancing and enjoying being with each other."
Emily's story: I rise for community
"I was 17 when I went to my first Mardi Gras Parade... there was a whole community out there and I wasn’t alone."
Expressions of Interest – Associate Treasurer
The Mardi Gras Board encourage applications from individuals able to significantly contribute to Board discussions, planning and committee work.
An update on Fair Day 2021
It is with great regret that we share that Fair Day will not take place in 2021 and instead will return on Sunday 20 February 2022.
Do you have an inspiring story or a brilliant idea?
Mardi Gras would love to hear from you!
Electric Fields & Gordi headline next Express Yourself
The final Express Yourself – Queer Discovery showcase will feature performances from multi-award-winning electronic duo Electric Fields and folktronica singer-songwriter Gordi.
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