Along with drag shows, DJs, live entertainment, parties and other festivities, festival-goers can choose from a selection of restaurant, drink, dine and stay packages at Merivale establishments. Merivale and Absolut Vodka have joined forces for Mardi Gras. “The brands that work with us are authentic in their support for the LGBTQIA+ community, with all of them having robust diversity and inclusion programs to further workplace protections for LGBTQI communities, and a strong drive to celebrate the importance of diversity in the workplace.” Absolut teams up with Merivale “These are powerful messages to send, and Mardi Gras is a huge platform for them to be able to share these messages with the world,” he said. Mardi Gras CEO Albert Kruger explained to CMO that brands choose to support Mardi Gras because it sends an important message to their staff, their customers and the world that they are welcoming and inclusive places that celebrate diversity and champion inclusion. “The LGBTQI+ community has done it especially tough in 2020 and this festival is a time to support, celebrate and rise up with Pure Pride.” “We’re proud to be the official beer and cider of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras,” Pure Blonde said. Drinks sponsors join the partyĪmong the drinks sponsors of this year’s Mardi Gras are Pure Blonde Organic Lager, Woolworths, Red Bull, Archie Rose Distilling Co, Scotchman’s Hill wines and Absolut.

The stadium will be filled with LGBTQI+ families, friends and allies as 5000 paraders from over 100 community groups take part in a celebration that moves away from large floats and instead focuses on vibrant costumes, puppetry and props. On Saturday, March 6, Sydney Cricket Ground will host the Mardi Gras Parade. Led by the Surry Hills Creative Precinct and supported by a City of Sydney grant, ‘Picnic Surry Hills’ will include The Winery, The Clock, Paddock on Crown and The Shakespeare. On Saturday and Sunday, March 6-7, a range of restaurants, pubs and cafes in Surry Hills will offer picnic menus all weekend. Oxford Street will play host to Oxtravaganza, a two-week program of music, art and live performances. While some Mardi Gras events will look different this year to ensure they are COVID-safe there will still be plenty to celebration. “I’m delighted that Mardi Gras can proceed this year, to celebrate our community’s resilience in the face of 2020’s challenges and build hope for the coming year.Ī 90-metre rainbow footpath has been painted at Prince Alfred Park in Surry Hills, honouring the moment in 2017 when 30,000 people gathered on the lawn to hear the results of Australia’s marriage equality postal survey. “One weekend we were laughing, dancing and kissing on Oxford Street, and in an instant, life was drained from our city.” Lord Mayor Clover Moore said: “We didn’t know it at the time, but last year’s Mardi Gras parade was the last major event held before we went into lockdown, to protect each other from COVID-19. It refers to rising to the occasion during trying times, helping spirits rise again, supporting the rising starts and rising together to support each other. The theme for this year’s event, which includes the annual street parade and a festival, is ‘Rise’. The Morton Pumpkin Festival carnival is one of the significant fall events in Illinois for many families.The 2021 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras season officially kicked off on February 19 with the raising of the rainbow flag above Sydney Town Hall, which will fly until March 7. The festival also features lots of contests: Pumpkin Decorating & Pumpkin Pin Search, LIBBY's Pumpkin Recipe Challenge, Pumpkin Princess Pageant, Precious Baby & Pumpkin Weigh-Off, Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest, and others. There are also famous festival foods like elephant ears, corn dogs, pumpkin doughnuts, funnel cakes, and lemon shake-ups. Operated by Big M Amusements, the carnival offers a large choice of rides and games for all ages. Pumpkin Festival in Morton features about 30 special events and a large carnival. Attendees are encouraged to wear orange to celebrate the pumpkin season. With marching bands, vintage cars, and popular children’s characters, the parade is a favourite event for many festival-goers. The parade of over 100 entries and colourful floats marches along Jefferson Street. The massive Pumpkin Festival Parade is held on Saturday at 10:30 am. The Morton Pumpkin Festival wouldn't be complete without a parade.

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