MARDI GRAS SYDNEY
Fri 13 Feb
|Sydney
The Parade. The Pulse. The Power. Oxford Street, Flinders Street and Anzac Parade ignite as one unstoppable river of joy transforming into ECSTATICA – party and purpose, sequins and substance. Up to 200 floats. 12,000+ marchers.
Time & Location
13 Feb 2026, 09:00 – 01 Mar 2026, 18:00
Sydney, Sydney New South Wales, Australien
About the event
Why march?
Because our joy moves things forward. Because visibility protects. Because we belong in the brightest light—loud, proud, together.
Who’s this for?
Houses, crews, clubs, community orgs, schools, unions, faith groups, rainbow families, sports teams, artists, activists, first-timers and old-timers, fabulous misfits and glorious mortals. If you care, you’re invited. If you’re ready, you’re in. Build your float to the ECSTATICA frequency!
2026 FESTIVAL MANIFESTO “ECSTATICA”
Can you feel that? It starts with a rallying call, echoing in from 1978. It’s joined by a song from way, way back in the dreamtime. …Then comes the rumble of a Harley. A drag queen joins in and busts out an anthem. You hear leather against chains, the chant of a protest, and the roar of the crowd. Rainbow families declare love without condition. Activists demand equality without exception. And still, more people come. To take up space. To be who they…