subject: Sydney New Mardi Gras Rainbow Parade Down Under [print this page] The ever-famous Sydney New Mardi Gras is not your usual European or American street carnival that the name reminds of. This one Mardi Gras is the largest LGBT community celebration on earth, but by all means its an open event where everyones free to be a participant or part of the cheering crowds. Being an open event as it is, the Sydney New Mardi Gras has caught on the attention of thousands of holidaymakers that come to Australia, and it seems that the festival has become an event that everybody is willing to enjoy regardless of their sexual preferences.
Leaving a story of police breakups and interruption protests behind it, the Sydney
New Mardi Gras has become one of the most extravagant crowd magnets in Australia, generating nearly a whopping 100 million dollars each year as it kicks off in sunny February. Dont be thinking that this is just another Mardi Gras; its a celebration of a people who are not afraid to be who they are, expressing it in style! Apart from the main parade that add fantastic colours and sounds to the crowded streets of Sydney, the Mardi Gras has many events on the side including food fests, fairs, and mini-pageants to name a few that adds to the life of this wonderful event.
The carousing at the Sydney New Mardi Gras take place over several days, so there is a lot to take up your time. While the celebrations start in February they almost always spill over into March as Sydney gets lost in a whirlwind of revelry. Events that pop up all over the place include dance parties, drag races at Bondi beach, astounding visual art exhibitions, musical theatres and food fiestas, but the list grows longer each year as more and more entertainers and artistes get drawn to the magic of the Sydney New Mardi Gras. And dont forget to hit the floor at the post-parade party which hosts a star studded line up of performers and a massive crowd of partygoers.
Since regular hotels may be filled up, Sydney apartment accommodation is a good alternative at that time of the year. Staying at an apartment in Darling Habour Sydney like the Somerset darling harbour, you can be right next to the celebrations. Whatever you do, make sure you join the party extraordinaire down under during your stay at Australias Windy city.
