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Mardi Grass unites hundreds of thousands of people together in celebration and it is the 27th season this year. For some, this means the freedom to party with whomever they want, wherever they want, or freedom to party all night long. For others it is chance to be visible, and the opportunity to see likeminded people on stage reflecting the life they all live, the freedom to clap, cheer and be proud. It is also time to share reflection on the continued need to march an fight for on behalf of the freedom of other people. Freedom has become the rally cry of New Mardi Grass. The passion that created the original Mardi Grass came from a fight for freedom and the existence of New Mardi Gras today is because of that freedom. Mardi Grass means any number of things to any number of people, but what everyone shares is an incredible sense of self-expression that becomes a true force through unity and in the politically challenging times that is more inspiring than ever. There is many events happening through the month of celebration: Fair Day
Sunday 20 February 10am-8pm, Victoria Park, Camperdown, (Free) Come to picnic, party, pose, or parade. Chill out on the funky village green to the amazing entertainment and check out the wares of the community and commercial stalls. This year’s roll-up will include the ever popular Lounge Tent, Doggywood and “Fair Day’s Most Fabulous”. This year there is going to be a new art show plus other exciting new things never seen at Fair Day before. Parade
Saturday 5 March, 8pm, Starts from Hyde Park and continues along Oxford St. to Moore Park, (Free) The Parade is the world’s most glamorous civil rights demonstration and Australia’s cheekiest night of the year. It is a tribal celebration staged by the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queen communities. To make fashion statements and political statements! To challenge the world and challenge ourselves!
You can find few pictures from last Mardi Grass in our photogalery Party
Saturday 5 March, 10pm-10am, Hordern Pavilion and Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park (65 AUD student, until 11 Feb, 75 AUD student full price, 140 AUD door sale, booking www.ticketec.com.au) There is something a little bit magical about Party. For one night you are transported to another world. A world where time stops and pleasure reigns supreme. The incredible lights take you on the trip of the life time, and knowing smiles with best friends you have never met tell you it is a night like no other. Hit the dance floor, take in the spectacular surprise shows or chill out and chat with friends old and new. Party is where the Mardi Grass season peaks and it is not to be missed. Toybox Luna Park
Sunday 6 March, Free rides 10am-noon (95 AUD, booking www.toyboxparty.com.au) Luna Park, Milsons Point Girls and boys choose your toys! The Party continues at our iconic fun park on Harbour foreshore. After day full of fun the Big Top fires up with a dance party you will never forget in the perfect finish to this Mardi Grass festival season. | 
