Sydney’s famous Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival has been on for a couple of weeks, but the culmination is this weekend.
The famous Mardi Gras Parade will travel from the city along Oxford and Flinders Streets towards Moore Park, with thousands expected to line the route on Saturday, March 2.
Parade locations and tickets
More than 200 floats and around 12,000 marchers will stream down Oxford Street, Flinders Street and Anzac Parade for the 46th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.
They’ll be led as usual by Dykes on Bikes, the First Nations Community Float and the original marchers – the 78ers.
You don’t need a ticket to watch the colourful parade from the street.
The parade runs from 7.30pm until 11pm on Saturday.
He’s expected to be there again this year.
The parade is followed by the Mardi Gras Party.
It’s at the Hordern Pavilion and other venues at the Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park.
Headlining the 10,000 reveller party is American singer Adam Lambert.
Also on the bill are Cece Peniston, Ultra Nate, Patrick Mason, Monki and Moto Blanco.
It runs from 10pm right through until 8am the next morning.
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Road closures and public transport
Public transport is a must if you’re heading to the parade or party.
Major roads will be closed between the Sydney CBD and Moore Park from 3pm.
From 7pm, you won’t be able to cross Oxford Street.
If you want to head to the northern side of the route at Darlinghurst, use Town Hall, St James, Martin Place or Kings Cross stations and then walk.
For southern side viewing at Surry Hills or Moore Park, use Central Station.
Museum Station will be closed from 5pm due to large crowds.
For Moore Park viewing, change for light rail services leaving from Central Chalmers Street.
Source: 9news.com.au
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