How To Have A Fabulous Mardi Gras In Sydney

Expect an eight-hour explosion of music across six venues, celebrating the rich diversity of our global community through a night of pure, unadulterated joy. The vibrant pink color adds a playful yet powerful touch, and the sleek, fitted silhouette ensures that it fits well. The rhinestones add a luxurious sparkle that is ideal for Mardi Gras celebrations, and the figure-hugging design ensures a perfect fitting for you.  We love the unique ability of the Marie Mirror Sequin Jumpsuit to make any holiday event stand out and attract attention.
It makes a great accessory for clown costumes, jazz costumes or military band costumes. Add sparkle to your make up with this Mehron Gold Paradise Body Glitter, a loose glitter that you can dab into your make up for a little extra glitter and shine. Transform your face into whatever you want with this great Mehron Kelly Green Fantasy FX Makeup. Mehron Fantasy FX mardi gras dress paints are water-based, highly pigmented and made of a soft cream makeup in a plastic squeeze tube. Critics argue the plan sets an 'incredibly dangerous precedent' when it comes to shoppers wanting to do the right thing. You’re not fully dressed for Mardi Gras unless your makeup is also on point, and it’s hard to look past a little glitter to get your glow on.

Henry Goodman stars as impressionist Claude Monet in this story told through the artist’s letters and art. Winner of the Most Beautiful Documentary award at the Master of Art Film Festival. The subject of this stunning short film is an original ballet, set in the gardens and around the lily pond at Giverny. A young schoolteacher from Lyon goes on holiday for a week and reflects upon her life and career. Starring Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or nominee Bertrand Tavernier and César Award nominee for Best Actress Nathalie Baye.
Pair up with a stunning gown and get ready for your queen duties as you begin your rein. Participants will carry affirmative protest signs and wear denim-inspired costumes representing key milestones in LGBTQIA+ history. “Disco motifs nod to the 70s, and participants will carry protest signs and wear denim-inspired costumes representing 1978, 1994, and 2025+.

Matthew Poncelet , a convicted murderer on death row, seeks the help of Sister Helen Prejean with his final appeal. Winner of 23 awards including an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role  for Sarandon’s performance. Filmed in Angola prison, Baton Rouge and New Orleans, among multiple other locations. An adaptation of the 1853 memoirTwelve Years a Slaveby Solomon Northup, this award-winning biographical period drama takes a sobering look at slavery in the United States. Notable for its all-star cast featuring Chiwetel Ejiofor as Solomon Northup, Lupita Nyong’o, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Giamatti and Brad Pitt. Winner of 240 awards; an Academy Award for Best Picture and a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture are among its many honors.
Filmed in Flavigny-sur-Ozerain in Burgundy, and on the Dordogne River. Depicting the reign of Mihai Pätrascu , this film features large-scale battle scenes mixed with political intrigues, treachery and family drama. Filmed in multiple locations including Brașov and Bucharest. Dame Helen Mirren turns in an Oscar-winning performance as Queen Elizabeth in this film that profiles the Queen’s  attempts to treat Princess Diana’s death as a private family matter. Filmed in multiple locations including London, Paris and Scotland. As King Ludwig II retreats into a fantasy world surrounding his passion for the arts, his cabinet seeks to have him declared mentally unfit for office.
Add something unique to your next costume with this Black and Purple Allure Multi Long Wavy Wig. This black wig features purple streaks that fade into fuschia at the tips. The Mardi Gras Parade is set to light up Oxford Street once again, with the theme ‘Our Future’ leading the way. Expect over 12,000 marchers and 200+ dazzling floats, plus all the energy, love, and sheer fabulousness that makes Mardi Gras unforgettable. From the legendary Dykes on Bikes to First Nations and 78ers floats, this is Sydney at its most proud, loud, and electric. The theme for the festival, GATHER, DREAM, AMPLIFY, was developed in partnership with our extraordinary First Nations and LGBTQIA+SB communities.

As ever, members of the LGBTQI+ First Nations community led the parade, along with the 78ers – those who marched in the first ever Mardi Gras in Sydney. If you plan on taking day trips, hiring your own car is well worth it. But if you’re generally staying around the inner city, it might just slow you down and cost a lot in parking. There are short-term rental car services like GoGet and Uber Carshare which allow you to rent a car for hours rather than days.
Blend vintage carnival items with modern designs for a look that’s all you. "What had been a light-hearted and joyful, nighttime fun event for our community, turned a bit ugly," said Ms Minnis - who is often referred to as a '78er'. Cargo pants might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think “Mardi Gras fashion”, but hear us out. With deep pockets for your essentials, a relaxed fit for all night dancing and a utilitarian edge that balances out sequins and shimmer they’re perfect for all nighters of any variety.

Sign up for Shella updates to receive information about new arrivals, future events and specials. Jewelled caps — Turn heads with any of our jewelled silver caps. Our fabulous hats will help you sparkle on your night out and are the perfect accessory for your Mardi Gras costume. Be apart of the darkside this Halloween with our Black Feather Large Angel Wings! Whether you're an angel or a gothic fairy, these are beautiful feather wings with arm bands and are perfect for keeping a low profile while you...
Curated by Sydney-based interdisciplinary artist Bhenji Ra, step inside Sissy Ball – the ultimate throwdown of style and precision. Sydney’s Mardi Gras began as a protest march in 1978 and has since evolved into a powerful celebration of Australia’s LGBTIQ culture. Get ready for the ultimate LGBTQIA+ women’s event as we take over the grounds of the National Art School for Ultra Violet, featuring Bklava, WILLO, Ayebatonye, DOWNGIRL and more. Sign up for exclusive gay travel tales, tips and adventures delivered straight to your inbox. 78ers are eligible for Lifetime Membership of Mardi Gras with no membership fees. Our Members are among the first to recieve invitations to our media calls and milestone events such as our 45th anniversary.
Get ready for the ultimate duel in this Showdown Cowboy Mens Costume. The costume comes complete with a black button-up vest, blue denim-look trunks/shorts with a belt, two tasselled wrist cuffs, a gun holster, a red bandana and a brown cowboy hat. The only things you'll need to complete this look are a pair of cowboy boots and your lucky duelling guns. Perfect for Mardi Gras, Western/ cowboy-themed parties and much more.