The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival will take place from 14 February to 2 March 2025, marking its 47th year.
The official theme for the festival is ‘Free to Be’, which symbolises a celebration of progress towards LGBTIQ+ equality and a global reminder that the fight for equality continues. Mardi Gras says they aim to bring another year filled with unforgettable moments, fabulous performances, and vibrant events that honour the past, celebrate the present, and inspire a future of inclusivity and acceptance.
Gil Beckwith, CEO of Mardi Gras, said, “Free To Be” is a manifesto of what our community has desired and fought for dozens of decades, and the reason why we will continue to be here, fighting, celebrating, and being fiercely visible for the generations to come. Our theme is about making a statement to embrace and rejoice in our unique individuality as well as our collective identity.
It is about the bravery to rise for each other in the darkest of times and protect the progress we’ve made, using it as a springboard toward the progress we deserve.”
For more details and up-to-date deets visit the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras website.
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