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Sydney Mardi Gras 2023

Name: Sydney Mardi Gras
Start: 2023-02-15
End: 2023-03-05

Earth’s largest gay festival at the height of the hot Sydney Summer, this is one event every gay person needs to visit at least once!,

Event Dates
From: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
To: Sunday, March 5, 2023
Key Highlights
- Fair Day
- The Parade
- Mardi Gras Party
- Sissy Ball
- Luna Park Day
- Pool Party
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The Mardi Gras Parade is the highlight of the Sydney Mardi Gras and will take place on February 25th, 2023 and is not to be missed.

Visiting for Mardi Gras? Stay in Darlinghurst , the focal point of the annual Mardi Gras festival and home to some of Australia’s longest-running and best-known LGBTQI bars.

WorldPride

Sydney hosts world prinde in 2023. WorldPride events will take place alongside the traditional Mardi Gras celebrations for an epic two week festival. Most of the WorldPride events occur after the Mardi Gras parade. Checkout our Insiders guide to Sydney WorldPride

Sydney Mardi Gras 2023 Highlights

Feb 19th 2023 – Fair Day – A full-on fabulous day of fun and adventure where you can chill with a picnic spread, browse the community stalls or kick up your heels and have a dance in Victoria Park.

February 25th, 2023 – The Main Parade – A bustling extravaganza that brings Sydney to a standstill and shines a global spotlight on LGBTQI lives, culture, communities and creativity.

February 25th, 2023 – The Mardi Gras Party – After the spectacular Parade, come and enjoy the night with over 12,000 of your newest and closest friends! The Mardi Gras Party is Australia’s biggest LGBTQI event of the year.

Other Events & Parties

Other popular events include the Laneway After Party, The Sissy Ball and the Candyland closing pool event.

For a touch of class, head into the city to Ivy, which features a popular open-air Pool Club Bar for the beautiful people and their admirers. Ivy celebrates Sydney Mardi Gras with a Pool Party, meant to evoke the decadent atmosphere of Palm Springs and St Tropez.

Sydney Mardi Gras 2023 Parade

Saturday February 25th 2023 – The 45th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade is expected to return to Oxford Street after two years at the Sydney Cricket Grounds in 2023.

Note – exact route and parade time to be confirmed

Sunday March 5th – A separate Pride Parade is planned o celebrate Sydney WorldPride 2023.

Gay Sydney

The Oxford Street entertainment strip hosts many major Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras events and is also home to the city’s best-known gay venues.

Where to stay during Sydney Pride?

Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to the gay bars, pride parties and tourist attractions:

Best Western, Rydges Hotel, Meriton Suites, Pullman Hotel

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Pullman Sydney
5 Star, Luxury

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Located on Hyde Park in the Sydney CBD (Central Business District), Pullman Sydney Hyde Park features 2 restaurants and a rooftop pool and patio. All guest rooms offer views of the park or city and feature an LCD TV with cable channels. Pullman Sydney’s spacious guestrooms each include a desk, seating area and internet access. Guests can work out in the fitness centre.

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Crystalbrook Albion
5 Star, Readers Choice

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Situated in the heart of Surry Hills in Sydney, Crystalbrook Albion offers accommodation with an eclectic mix of heritage and contemporary details. It features a 24-hour desk with a team of hosts available to offer individualized service, a rooftop garden oasis with views over Surry Hills and Sydney city and an honour bar featuring top-shelf beverages and gourmet nibbles.

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Club Wyndham
4 Star, Great Value

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Situated just 2 minutes’ walk from Hyde Park and Oxford Street, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Sydney offers air-conditioned apartments, secure covered car parking, plus a restaurant and café. All apartments feature an LCD TV, an in-room safe and a hairdryer. Full kitchen facilities or a kitchenette are also provided. Guests have access to laundry and dry cleaning facilities

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Rydges Sydney Central
4 Star, Location

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Located on the edge of the Sydney Central Business District, Rydges Sydney Central features a 15 m indoor pool, a spa, 1 bar and 2 restaurants. All rooms and suites at the Rydges Sydney Central come with deluxe beds and custom furnishings. Modern amenities include internet access and a large flat-screen TV. Guests can work-out in the fitness centre and unwind in the sauna.

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Sheraton Grand
5 Star, Luxury

A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite. All 558 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and iPod docks. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find LCD TVs with cable channels, and other amenities include 24-hour room service and minibars.

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The Fullerton
5 Star, Stylish

Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café, and self parking. All 416 rooms boast deep soaking tubs and offer free WiFi and TVs. Other amenities available to guests include DVD players, minibars, and room service.

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Vibe Hotel Sydney
4 Star, Readers Choice

An outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/café are onsite. All 191 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers, plus free WiFi and TVs with digital channels. Other amenities available to guests include iPod docks, 24-hour room service, and minibars.

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Holiday Inn
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Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel

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Sydney Mardi Gras 2023

Event Dates

Key Highlights

Plan Ahead!

The Program is long – but so is the Journey – & Its worth it!

WorldPride

Sydney Mardi Gras 2023 Highlights

Other Events & Parties

Sydney Mardi Gras 2023 Parade

Gay Sydney

Where to stay during Sydney Pride?

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Where we stay!