The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival is the world's premier gay and lesbian cultural festival. Spanning two weeks in 2010, from the 19th February - 7th March, the Festival aims to increase visibility of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities and their culture.

It has as its highlight the world-famous Mardi Gras Parade and includes some of the most famous dance parties in the gay calendar, including our iconic closing event Mardi Gras Party and extraordinarily picturesque Harbour '10.

The Festival officially launches at our enormous community picnic in the park, Fair Day. This kicks off two weeks with almost one hundred cultural, sporting and social events to appeal to every taste. Just check out our Event Calendar to see all that's available. Also have a look at the programme for the Mardi Gras Film Festival presented by Queerscreen.