Category archives: Travel & Tourism

Last night, Saturday 1 March 2025, Sydney did what it does best—turned the volume up, took over the streets, and celebrated every shade of the rainbow. The 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade transformed Oxford Street, Flinders Street, and Anzac Parade into a dazzling display of community, resilience, and…

This Saturday, tens of thousands of participants will march up Sydney’s Oxford Stret and down Flinders Street all the way from Hyde Park to Moore Park to celebrate the 47th year – FREE TO BE, the 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. Whilst it is impossible to list…

Over 150 artists have been announced over the festivals signature events, from the Mardi Gras Party to the dazzling return of Fair Day. Adding to the excitement, this year welcomes a brand-new dance party, Club Gras Presented by Absolut X, taking over ivy in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. For those who want to…

Prepare for a vibrant explosion of colour and creativity as Central Coast, NSW, comes alive with its fourth annual Coastal Twist Festival. Running from October 1st to the crowning jewel “Coastie Carnie Fair Day” on October 6th.  Already entrenched as a unique quirky, kitsch Australiana festival blossoming across 6 days with 11 events, this…

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival will return to Sydney from 14 February – 2 March 2025, ready to bedazzle the emerald city with a celebration of pride and diversity. FREE TO BE will be the central theme for 2025 festivities. 2025 will be the festival’s 47th year, and…

The Wickham put on a stellar celebration of lgbtqia+ pride today in Brisbane. Guidetogay.com is there capturing all the action. Photos are being uploaded live today to this very page. For video content check out our instagram and subscribe to our YouTube.channel

Hundreds of thousands of revellers lined the streets of Sydney to watch the 2024 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. The iconic LGBTQIA+ Pride march is the largest in the Southern Hempisphere and is the only night time queer parade in the world. Fresh off last year’s epic World…

It’s been a rollercoaster week for the tireless team at Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. with the recent Sydney wide issue of asbestos in public parks from Liverpool to the city being in the headlines all week. Alas, the City of Sydney Council has found asbestos in the grounds…

The iconic Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival returns from 16 February to 3 March 2024, charging into our future with its biggest and boldest program in years.  Bursting at the sequined seams, the expansive Festival program celebrates the entire LGBTQIA+ community, boasting over 100 electrifying community events, dance parties, theatre and…

Honolulu Pride Festival at Waikīkī Shell. Photos: Davey Lee – Guidetogay.com