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We’ll make history closing the 2023 Festival when 50,000 people cross Sydney Harbour Bridge for the Pride March on Sunday 5 March. As we join hands with friends and family – blood and chosen – this iconic landmark will transform into a powerful international statement of visibility. That we are here, we are united and although we’ve made great strides in our movement, the fight is not over until all LGBTQIA+ people across the globe are equal.
Entry to take part in the Pride March is via a free ballot, which is now open to enter. You can apply for up to four spaces and will be notified if you are successful on Monday 9 January 2023. Entrants will be selected at random. So grab the link below, send it to every group chat you’re in and we’ll see you on Sydney Harbour Bridge! |
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Mardi Gras Parade Grants winners announced
We’re proud to announce that the following community organisations have secured a 2023 Mardi Gras Parade Grant, supported by Google Australia – bringing a little extra sparkle to the Oxford Street Floats next year!Congratulations: Asian Marching Boys and Friends, Australia & New Zealand Tongzhi Rainbow Alliance, Autism Spectrum Australia, Coastal Twist LGBTQIA+ Festival / Naughty Noodle Fun Haus, Emerald City Kickball, Haka For Life, Newtown Breakaways Football Club, Parents for Trans Youth Equity, People with Disability Australia, Tamworth Pride, The Association of LGBTQIA+ Doctors and Dentists Australia, Top End Pride and Trans Australia And Allies. |
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There’s still time to volunteer at Sydney WorldPride!
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has a longstanding history of volunteers helping bring our world-class Festival to life. There’s still time to join thousands of volunteers for Sydney WorldPride 2023, unlocking exclusive ticket benefits and the chance to make new friends and contribute to the first WorldPride in the Southern Hemisphere.Volunteer roles are available for Mardi Gras Parade, Pride March, Pride Villages and in the Mardi Gras Medical Team and Mardi Gras Workshop. |
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Meta Viewing Event Grants: Applications extended!
Bring Sydney WorldPride to you and host an Official Viewing Event for Mardi Gras Parade or Live and Proud: Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert presented by American Express. Applications have been extended until 15 January to receive up to $3,350 in funding to employ LGBTQIA+ artists, DJs and entertainers. |
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Big Love for MINI
Let’s ride! MINI has joined the rainbow family as a supporting partner for Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and Sydney WorldPride 2023, championing their message of connection and individuality by uniting the LGBTQIA+ community in one Big Love Story. |
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Hey MECCA, let’s go to the MAX!
MECCA MAX will be serving colour and confidence as an official Supporting Partner of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and Sydney WorldPride. Throughout the 2023 Festival, top MECCA makeup artists will flex their skills behind the scenes and on-ground to ensure everyone looks and feels their best – think MECCA MAX Glam Studios for complimentary touch-ups, live Beauty School sessions and so much more. |
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Sydney WorldPride MobTix applications closing tomorrow!
To create opportunities and accessibility for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to attend Sydney WorldPride events, Sydney WorldPride has created the MobTix program – a special allocation of tickets that allows Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to attend a series of signature events for $49+BF. Applications close Friday 16 December.
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Your exclusive ticket offer from Seymour Centre
Featuring independent theatre, dance, cabaret, and music, there’s something for everyone in Seymour Centre’s diverse WorldPride line-up—and right now, you can enjoy 20% off full-priced tickets for select shows*. Simply use promo code SEYMOURMARDIGRAS during purchase— this offer valid for one week only with limited tickets available, be sure to get in quick to secure your spot!
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MPXV (Monkeypox): Information for LGBTQIA+ communities
NSW Health has set up more free monkeypox (MPXV) vaccination sites across NSW, including in regional areas.
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Win Tickets to June Jones
Our friends at Sydney Festival want to give you the chance to win two tickets to electro-pop star and raw confessional lyricist June Jones at the Weary Traveller. Enter your name, contact email and favourite June Jones bop to enter.
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Ruby Road
Anzac Parade, Moore Park
Sat 25 Feb 2023
NEW PARADE VIEWING AREA
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Laugh Out Proud (FINAL TICKETS)
Enmore Theatre
Fri 3 March 2023
FEATURING SPANKIE JACKZON, BOB DOWNE, DAZZA & KEIF + MORE!
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Sissy Ball (SELLING FAST)
Sydney Town Hall
Sat 4 March 2023
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Bondi Beach Party Presented by Optus
The Domain
Sun 26 Feb 2023
FEATURING NICOLE SCHERZINGER + MORE!
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Domain Dance Party
The Domain
Sun 26 Feb 2023
FEATURING KELLY ROWLAND + MORE!
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Sydney WorldPride Human Rights Conference
International Convention Centre (ICC)
Wed 1 – Fri 3 March 2023
TICKETS FROM AUD$25 + BF
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Rainbow Republic Presented by Optus
The Domain
Sun 5 March 2023
FEATURING MUNA, G FLIP, KEIYNAN LONSDALE, PEACH PRC & MORE!
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