The 2019 Mardi Gras Awards
Posted on 28 Mar, 2019
The annual Awards recognise excellence across our season of events, honouring those individuals and groups among us who go above and beyond to make the festival extra special.
News
We want to hear from our communities
Posted on 27 Mar, 2019
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras aims to be a vibrant and inclusive showcase of everyone under and over the rainbow.
Mardi Gras Parade marches fearlessly into the future
Posted on 03 Mar, 2019
A fearlessly fabulous Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade took place last night with an estimated 500,000 spectators lining the streets and on the rooftops and balconies of Oxford Street to cheer on over 12,500 marchers taking part in the world’s biggest celebration of the LGBTQI community.
Mardi Gras gets funding boost to bid for WorldPride 2023
Posted on 01 Mar, 2019
On the eve of the 41st annual Parade, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras are excited to announce that their bid to secure the hosting rights for WorldPride 2023 has received a funding boost from the NSW Government.
Community Grants help fund 24 fabulous Parade floats
Posted on 27 Feb, 2019
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and supporting partner Google today announce the recipients of the third annual SGLMG Community Parade Grants Program.
Mardi Gras is 100% carbon-offset thanks to Powershop
Posted on 21 Feb, 2019
For the first time, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras' largest events are 100% carbon-offset in 2019 thanks to a new partnership with Australia’s greenest energy retailer, Powershop.
Become a member and WIN the ultimate VIP experience!
Posted on 21 Feb, 2019
We're on the lookout for new Mardi Gras members. Join us soon and you'll go into the draw to WIN 2 tickets to the Diamond Club VIP pre-Parade experience in Taylor Square - PLUS 2 VIP Party tickets!
Know Your Rights and Stay Safe at the 2019 Mardi Gras Party
Posted on 20 Feb, 2019
Fair Play returns for its sixth year at Mardi Gras to help partygoers understand their rights and monitor police operations at Mardi Gras events.
Mardi Gras' Queer Thinking program announced
Posted on 18 Feb, 2019
Queer Thinking, Mardi Gras’ program of talks that brings together trailblazers, provocateurs and thought leaders from across the world for two days of inspiring discourse returns to Carriageworks on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 February.
Mardi Gras brings the PARTY - 10 shows, 20 DJs, 5 dance spaces
Posted on 15 Feb, 2019
We proudly present a diverse and fearlessly queer entertainment line-up across the entire Mardi Gras Party.
Share your #FearlessStories on Facebook & Instagram for Mardi Gras
Posted on 14 Feb, 2019
Facebook Australia has launched a new campaign and major partnership with Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
SBS announce hosts for Mardi Gras Parade broadcast
Posted on 08 Feb, 2019
The 2019 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade is set to dazzle screens across Australia for another year on SBS.
Sydney's rainbow crossing returns with pride
Posted on 08 Feb, 2019
Sydney's iconic rainbow crossing at Taylor Square in the heart of Sydney's LGBTIQ district is back, just in time for the 2019 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
MASSIVE MUSIC LINE-UP AT MARDI GRAS FAIR DAY
Posted on 04 Feb, 2019
The biggest and best-loved free community event of the Mardi Gras season returns on Sunday 17 February with over 80,000 people expected to come together in Victoria Park in Camperdown for a day filled with live entertainment.
Creative Community Access Program at the Mardi Gras Workshop
Posted on 29 Jan, 2019
This year we have a new Creative Community Access Program at the Mardi Gras Workshop.