Sydney is going to be absolutely buzzing over the next few weeks as the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival kicks off with a huge variety of events including sports, theatre & performance, visual arts, talks & forums, sexy parties, a massive picnic in the park, and of course the world-famous Mardi Gras Parade!

It’s all kicking off this weekend with one of the community’s most-loved events, Fair Day, where everyone is welcome to come down to Victoria Park and enjoy a wide selection of international cuisines, learn more about some of your local community activities, or just sit and enjoy loads of colourful entertainment, out in the Aussie sun.

Below is just a quick rundown on some of the highlights of what is happening over the next few weeks, and if you head over to festival’s official website, you’ll find all sorts of information on things like the Mardi Gras Film Festival, Tina Arena on The Harbour, Mardi Gras Sunset Cruise and a Mamma Mia! Sing-a-Long with the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir.

SO WHAT’S ON?

WHAT: Fair Day
WHEN: Sunday, February 21st
WHERE: Victoria Park, Camperdown
HOW: Free
INFO: http://www.mardigras.org.au/2016-festival-event-guide/fair-day

WHAT: Pool Party
WHEN: Monday, February 29th
WHERE: Ivy Pool Bar, 320 George St. Sydney
INFO & TIX: http://www.mardigras.org.au/2016-festival-event-guide/pool-party

WHAT: Mardi Gras Sunset Cruise
WHEN: Tuesday, March 1st
WHERE: The Man O’War Steps, Eastern Side of Sydney Opera House
INFO & TIX: http://www.mardigras.org.au/2016-festival-event-guide/mardi-gras-sunset-cruise

WHAT: Sydney’s Biggest Underwear Party
WHEN: Thursday, March 3rd
WHERE: ARQ SYDNEY, 16 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst,
INFO & TIX: http://www.mardigras.org.au/2016-festival-event-guide/sydneys-biggest-underwhere-party

WHAT: Mardi Gras Parade
WHEN: Saturday, March 5th
WHERE: Oxford & Flinders Streets, Darlinghurst
HOW: Free
INFO: http://www.mardigras.org.au/2016-festival-event-guide/sydney-gay-and-lesbian-mardi-gras-parade

WHAT: Mardi Gras Party
WHEN: Saturday, March 5th
WHERE: Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
INFO & TIX: http://www.mardigras.org.au/2016-festival-event-guide/mardi-gras-party-mgparty

WHAT: The Laneway
WHEN: Sunday, March 6th
WHERE: The Beresford Hotel & Hill Street Laneway, Surry Hills
INFO & TIX: http://www.mardigras.org.au/2016-festival-event-guide/the-laneway

Here’s Jake Shears from Scissor Sisters doing his thing in 2015 with Courtney Act:

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