The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras: A History of Celebration, Resistance, and Progress

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is one of the most iconic events in Australia's social calendar. Each year, thousands of people descend on Sydney to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, with the parade being the pinnacle event. However, this celebration didn't come easy - it has a long history of resistance and progress. And there is always more progress to be achieved.

ArticlesJeremy James3 March 2022Mardi Gras, HistoryComment

Carmen Geddit featured in the Sydney Morning Herald: Scaled-back Mardi Gras a litmus test for Sydney’s life after Omicron

Dust off your feathered headpieces, Mardi Gras is back!

Our fabulous Carmen Geddit spoke to Michael Koziol from the Sydney Morning Herald about the exciting 2022 Mardi Gras season that we are in store for, post-Omicron.

Articles, Production ShowJeremy James18 February 2022Carmen Geddit, Mardi GrasComment

There is so much on this Mardi Gras at The Winery Surry Hills

We love The Winery Surry Hills all year round, but especially at Mardi Gras! With so many wonderful events on, featuring our beautiful drag queens, you are sure to feel all the love and spirit of this fabulous time of the year. Click the button below to check out the line up, there is something on for everyone!

Pub/Club/RestaurantJeremy James16 February 2022Mardi GrasComment

Victoria Anthony set to DJ at Fair Day 2022

Victoria Anthony is DJing at Fair Day 2022! 🌈 ✨ Catch her at Victoria Park on Sunday 20th Feb, the event is FREE and the full line up is out now at mardigras.org.au at mardigras.org.au.

Pub/Club/RestaurantJeremy James15 February 2022Victoria Anthony, Mardi GrasComment

Hanna Conda hosting Drag Story Time at Fair Day 2022

The news is out! Hannah Conda is doing drag story time at the Mardi Gras 2022 Fair Day at Victoria Park on Sun 20 Feb. See her at 11am and 1pm for some story time fun. 🌈✨

Production ShowJeremy James11 February 2022Hannah Conda, Mardi GrasComment

Charisma Belle & Carmen Geddit performing at the 2022 Mardi Gras Parade at the SCG.

We are excited to announce Charisma Belle and Carmen Geddit will be performing at this year’s Mardi Gras Parade! 🌈✨ Catch them at the SCG on Saturday 5 March.

Production ShowJeremy James10 February 2022Charisma Belle, Carmen Geddit, Mardi GrasComment

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