Pride

The marches, the politics, and the money behind the parade.

• ACON at Parramatta Pride Picnic This Saturday—18 Years, Still Free

  Western Sydney's largest Pride event returns to Parramatta Park with service stalls, a licensed bar, drag, DJs and a T-dance that runs till 7pm.

  6 October 2026

• Mardi Gras Is Recruiting Three Thousand Volunteers. Here's Why That Matters.

  Sydney's 2027 Parade and Medical team applications are open — and the festival only works because the community builds it.

  6 October 2026

• Victoria's Pride Street Party swallows Fitzroy and Collingwood for a day

  Midsumma's big closer returns 7 February 2027 with Mo'Ju, multiple stages and a free all-day party across two suburbs.

  22 September 2026

• Brisbane Pride revives the Carswell Forum after years dark

  The advocacy forum that used to put community, services and government in one room is back on the calendar.

  7 September 2026

• Mardi Gras Parade Applications Close In Eleven Days And HYPERBLOOM Awaits No One

  The 2027 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade closes expressions of interest on 17 September, and if you are still workshopping your float concept you are already behind.

  7 September 2026

• The Paper Printed Their Addresses. It Took Thirty Eight Years to Say Sorry.

  The permit was granted. The charges were dropped. The list is the part that did the damage, and the list is the part that is portable to now.

  1 September 2026