Learn more: Mardi Gras
This year the 47th annual Mardi Gras was held from 14 February – 2 March. The theme for the 2025 Mardi Gras was ‘Free to be’ which was aimed to strive towards true LGBTQIA+, but more globally paint a picture that the fight is not over, and no one is truly free unless we all are. This year’s Mardi Gras parade on March 1 consisted of over 200 floats that took over the nightlife of Sydney. The famous ‘Dykes on Bikes’, LGBTQIA+SB First Nations communities and the 78ers - who marched in the original LGBTQIA+ march that look place in Sydney – were leading over 11,000 marchers this year under the 2025 theme.
Mardi Gras is a century old tradition that originally evolved in medieval Europe. It is meant to be a festive day that is full of joy and happiness. These joyous festivals are full of creativity and colour. Mardi Gras festivals are crazy, loud and full of love. Many different of activities can take place including parades and street food meals. These festivals take place in a season, not a one-time event, and are something that anyone can enjoy. If you happen to want to be a part of one of the LGBTQIA+ festivals in 2025 check out the https://www.mardigras.org.au/ and make sure to have those sequins and glitter ready!
Charlotte G, Year 9