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’. This occasion represents a time in American history when festivals and fairs brought communities together.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 lasts for 11 days and draws in about 500,000 attendees from Central Florida and other neighboring states. Clement Catholic Church's "Make Your Own" Strawberry Shortcake is an inevitable part of the celebration, as well as the annual parade that features Plant City's "Person of the Year" award. There is also some free entertainment, a large midway with rides, and live musical concert performances with the stadium seating. The festival is a great venue for flea market-style shopping. The 11-day event features many vendors and exhibitors who participate in the celebration. Every year, a new theme is created for the festival and the parade to be displayed in artwork and decorations. It attracts over 30,000 viewers who stand along the route to observe the colorful floats, musical bands, and special units. The highlight of the Florida Strawberry Festival is the annual parade that is usually held at 1 pm through downtown Plant City to Sammonds Road.
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