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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is a pride parade and festival running annually in Sydney from the second Thursday in February until the first Saturday in March. Starting in 1978 as a small protest for gay rights, it is now one of the largest LGBTQ+ festivals globally, with numerous celebrations and events held across Sydney. To find out more visit Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
Pride Month is celebrated annually in June, dedicated to celebrating and commemorating LGBTQ+ pride, history, and communities.
Join in the celebrations across both Mardi Gras and Pride month locally with community events, family fun, art and more or find out more info on LGBTQ+ festivals and events across NSW here.
If you have a local community event celebrating Mardi Gras and Pride Month, please submit your event.
Upcoming events
Sun 9 Feb
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Fusion Pride Picnic
Celebrate Pride on the North Side, at Fusion Pride's annual Pride Picnic! Welcoming all LGBTQ+ folks, families, friends and supporters to our annual all ages event.
North Steyne Reserve Manly
Live Music, Markets, Youth, Mardi Gras
Mon 17 Feb
3.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Pin your Pride badge making at Manly
Drop-in to the Library for themed badge making and get ready to Pin your Pride.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Youth, Mardi Gras
Mon 17 Feb
3.30 PM - 5.00 PM
Rainbow Macramé Workshop at Glen Street
Celebrate Mardi Gras and express your pride with a free workshop on rainbow macramé key rings.
Glen Street Library, Corner Glen Street and Blackbutts Road Frenchs Forest
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, Education and Learning, Youth, Mardi Gras
Tue 18 Feb
4.00 PM - 5.30 PM
Rainbow Bracelet Making at Warringah Mall
Celebrate Mardi Gras and express your pride with a free, drop-in afternoon of rainbow bracelet making. All ages and abilities, suitable for ages 10+
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Children and Families, Council Events, Youth, Mardi Gras
Wed 19 Feb
3.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Pin your Pride badge making at Mona Vale
Drop-in to the Library for themed badge making and get ready to Pin your Pride.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Council Events, Youth, Mardi Gras
Wed 19 Feb
3.30 PM - 5.00 PM
Rainbow Macramé Workshop at Forestville
Celebrate Mardi Gras and express your pride with a free workshop on rainbow macramé key rings.
Forestville Library, 6 Darley Street Forestville
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, Education and Learning, Youth, Mardi Gras
Fri 21 Feb
3.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Pin your Pride badge making at Forestville
Drop-in to the Library for themed badge making and get ready to Pin your Pride.
Forestville Library, 6 Darley Street Forestville
Council Events, Youth, Mardi Gras
Fri 21 Feb
3.30 PM - 5.00 PM
Rainbow Macramé Workshop at Dee Why
Celebrate Mardi Gras and express your pride with a free workshop on rainbow macramé key rings.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Road Dee Why
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, Education and Learning, Youth, Mardi Gras
Mon 24 Feb
3.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Pin your Pride badge making at Glen Street
Drop-in to the Library for themed badge making and get ready to Pin your Pride.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Youth, Mardi Gras
Tue 25 Feb
4.00 PM - 5.30 PM
Rainbow Macramé Workshop at Mona Vale
Celebrate Mardi Gras and express your pride with a free workshop on rainbow macramé key rings.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, Education and Learning, Youth, Mardi Gras
Wed 26 Feb
3.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Pin your Pride badge making at Warringah Mall
Drop-in to the Library for themed badge making and get ready to Pin your Pride.
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Youth, Mardi Gras
Wed 26 Feb
4.00 PM - 5.30 PM
Rainbow Bracelet Making at Mona Vale
Celebrate Mardi Gras and express your pride with a free, drop-in afternoon of rainbow bracelet making. All ages and abilities, suitable for ages 10+
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Youth, Mardi Gras
Wed 26 Feb
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM
Mardi Gras 2025: Celebrating You - Past Present Future
Join us for a vibrant celebration of queer joy, community, and connection as we honour every version of you - past, present, and future.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Experiences and Performances, MAG&M Talks and Events, Youth, Mardi Gras
Thu 27 Feb
4.00 PM - 5.30 PM
Rainbow Macramé Workshop at Warringah Mall
Celebrate Mardi Gras and express your pride with a free workshop on rainbow macramé key rings.
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650, 145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, Education and Learning, Youth, Mardi Gras
Fri 28 Feb
3.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Pin your Pride badge making at Dee Why
Drop-in to the Library for themed badge making and get ready to Pin your Pride.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Road Dee Why
Council Events, Youth, Mardi Gras
Sat 1 Mar
10.30 AM - 12.00 PM
Rainbow Macramé Workshop at Manly
Celebrate Mardi Gras and express your pride with a free workshop on rainbow macramé key rings.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, Education and Learning, Youth, Mardi Gras
Sat 22 Mar
4.00 PM - 9.00 PM
Pride in Sport Festival Event
The inaugural national Pride in Sport Festival is designed to promote inclusivity and encourage participation by members of the LGBTQ+ community in sport across Australia and as an event partner, Collaroy Tennis Club aims to hold an event that creates a welcoming and safe environment within the wider community.
Anzac Avenue Collaroy
Mardi Gras