Mardi Gras Fair Day
Mardi Gras Fair Day
Sun Feb 19 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Sun Feb 19 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sun Feb 19 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Presented by American Express
Kick off Sydney WorldPride in true Mardi Gras style – Fair Day! Roll up with your dog, your Nan and your neighbour as the Mardi Gras festivities begin at our all-day rainbow extravaganza in Victoria Park.
No matter which letters of the LGBTQIA+ community you represent, there is something for everyone at Fair Day. Taking you from day to night, this is one of the community’s most-loved events bringing over 200 retail, information and food stalls, sample giveaways and family-friendly picnic areas, with entertainment featuring Carla Wehbe, Mama de Leche, Penelope Pettigrew and The Buoys. The revered Doggywood pageant has had a glam makeover, plus you’ll experience music and live performances across multiple stages and dancefloors – as well as plenty of bars and food options.
Don’t miss our mini Vogue Ball to leave you buzzing in anticipation of the Festival ahead.
Plan your Fair Day experience
By entering Victoria Park you agree to the Conditions of Entry outlined here.
Staying sun safe and hydrated
The forecast for Fair Day is a sunny summer day. It’s important to stay sun safe and keep hydrated. With free water stations located throughout the park, we recommend you pack your sunscreen and brush up on NSW Health’s advice on heat safety.
Getting to Mardi Gras Fair Day
Plan ahead to make sure your journey to and from Mardi Gras Fair Day is as fab as possible. The closest train stations are Central and Redfern, with buses operating all day long. Remember, there’s no parking on site. If you have to drive the closest parking available is at Broadway Shopping Centre. Plan your trip here.
First Nations Circle
PRESENTED BY SYDNEY GAY AND LESBIAN MARDI GRAS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BLAQ ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
Highlighting the importance of safe, celebratory spaces for LGBTQIA+SB First Nations communities, the First Nations Circle serves as a powerful reminder for all of us that Sydney WorldPride is held on unceded Aboriginal land. It will be a meeting place, a space for conversation, learning, celebration and culture open to both mob and the wider community; including a community tent, an elder’s tent, LGBTQIA+SB First Nations performance, businesses and more.
All ages welcome.
Doggywood Parade and Pageant
It’s time to dust off the paws and pull out the good collar because registrations are now open for Mardi Gras’ annual Doggywood Parade and Pageant! Hosted by Milo Hartill, Doggywood 2023 will take over the Optus Arena from 11am!
Register your pooch in advance to skip the queue. The esteemed categories are Reach For The Stars, Eleganza Extravaganza, Best Dressed and The Gold Dogie.
Wheelchair Access, Auslan Interpreted, Language non-barrier
All ages
