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Watch the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Everything you need to know about the parade on Saturday March 2. 

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How to watch the 2019 Sydney Mardi Gras parade - anywhere in the world

SBS will bring you a live stream of the entire parade, as well as extensive coverage of the parade highlights with our wonderful hosts.
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What to expect at the 2019 Sydney Mardi Gras Party

It's a spectacularly diverse lineup, with good reason.
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This Sydney Mardi Gras float is flying in first-time marchers from regional Australia

This year's Heaps Gay float is flying in parade marchers who have never attended the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
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Here are your hosts for the 2019 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras

This year, news presenter Narelda Jacobs, comedian Joel Creasey and The Feed’s Patrick Abboud will be joined by local comedian Zoë Coombs Marr to host coverage of...
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Permanent rainbow crossing unveiled ahead of Sydney Mardi Gras

"Sydney will have the only rainbow-shaped rainbow crossing in the world!”
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Here are all 197 Sydney Mardi Gras floats, in the order they'll appear

There are 197 floats in this year's Sydney Mardi Gras Parade - and we've got the full lineup.
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Revisiting the first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander float at the Sydney Mardi Gras

In 1988, Aboriginal South Sea Islander Malcolm Cole re-enacted the arrival of the First Fleet in a boat of black sailors, pulled by a white man.

Fearless stories

Celebrating the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras' fearless theme. 

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Why Matthew Leveson's parents will march at Mardi Gras

"He's watching, he's dancing upstairs with his disco ball".
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Revisiting the first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander float at the Sydney Mardi Gras

In 1988, Aboriginal South Sea Islander Malcolm Cole re-enacted the arrival of the First Fleet in a boat of black sailors, pulled by a white man.
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How art helped me figure out what it means to be a man

My art has not only empowered my voice, but served as the catalyst for self-reflection and a gentle interrogation of long-held views.
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Funeral directors to make colourful debut at Sydney Mardi Gras

"The funeral industry is generally conservative, but we don't all live conservative lives."
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Here are some of the best Sydney Mardi Gras costumes of all time

Looking for inspiration ahead of this weekend's parade? We've got you covered.
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Sissy Ball founder Bhenji Ra on how voguing became a lifeline

"You have to think deeper about why we vogue and do what we do, how we get to these spaces of fearlessness that are so athletic."
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Rediscovering the hidden art of drag kings at the Sydney Mardi Gras

“I think drag kings are so essential because they directly subvert binary roles.”
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The best of the festival

Can't make the parade? Here's the best of the Sydney Mardi Gras festival. 

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Here are our top picks for the 2019 Mardi Gras Film Festival

If you’re overwhelmed by all the great choices on offer, here are a few of our top tips.
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The Queer Binge: A new section on SBS On Demand

All the best LGBTQI content we have is now in one place.
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Why queer horror films are having a moment at the Sydney Mardi Gras

Queer Screen's Mardi Gras Film Festival includes a number of new queer horror films, building on a rich history of the genre.
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Wrestling with reality: the 'Gayby Baby' is all grown up

The kids featured in the documentary 'Gayby baby' have authored a new children's book telling the story of a brother and sister who dress up as their favourite...
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The annual Sydney Mardi Gras dog show was predictably adorable

The real stars of Mardi Gras.
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