The streets are set to once again shine with pride, when the iconic Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade returns to Oxford Street, Flinders Street and Anzac Parade in March 2024.
The 2024 Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade will be centred around the 2024 festival theme: ‘Our Future…’.
The Parade builds on 45 years of powerful protest and celebrations of LGBTQIA+ lives. It’s a beacon of hope, a display of creativity, and a dazzling show of pride. At this year’s Parade, more than 250,000 spectators watched on as more than 12,000 participants took to the streets. It was a spectacular display of colour, creativity and pride. In 2024, as always, the Parade will be led by the Dykes On Bikes, First Nations and 78ers floats.
“‘Our Future…’ is not just a theme but a call to action, a bold invitation to define and shape our path forward as a community. It acknowledges our past, but encourages us to envision what comes next," Acting CEO of Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras Gil Beckwith says.
"It's a statement that is open to interpretation and engagement, irrespective of geographical location or physical attendance. It's our collective journey and story to share.”
‘Our Future…’ encourages participation, influence, and a want to champion LGBTQIA+ causes. It’s a chance to look forward, while also honouring the past, and is about collective ownership and the power to manifest endless possibilities.
The full Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras 2024 calendar is coming soon.
Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade takes place on 2 March.
This story originally appeared on our queer sister site, FROOTY.
