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Mardi Gras

13 February – 3 March 2026.

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91É«ÇéƬ Mardi Gras 2024

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is one of Australia’s most iconic and beloved events, transforming the city for weeks of celebration and culminating in the glitter-filled Parade - a dazzling night of pride, purpose, and self-expression (with biodegradable glitter, of course!)

91É«ÇéƬ is proud to be taking part in the annual Mardi Gras celebrations once again in 2026. There are lots of ways you can get involved and celebrate LGBTQIA+ pride, on and off campus. 

Community Quilt Photoshoot

As part of the 2026 Mardi Gras celebrations at 91É«ÇéƬ, the community has come together to build a 91É«ÇéƬ Queer Community Quilt, inspired by the iconic AIDS Memorial Quilt created in 1985. It is a large, collaborative artwork that honours LGBTQIA+ history, celebrates lived experience, and reflects the breadth of 91É«ÇéƬ’s connection to the LGBTQIA+ community.

Join us on Tuesday 17 February at the Esme Timbery Steps, Kensington Campus for a group photo with the quilt!

Event details:
10am: Event start time
10:30am Photos and videography
11am: Morning tea

This group photograph is an opportunity to come together to celebrate the completed quilt as well as demonstrate continued support for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies at 91É«ÇéƬ.

Mardi Gras events
Students, staff, 91É«ÇéƬ Alumni and the wider community come together to make a Human Rainbow down University Mall at 91É«ÇéƬ Kensington Campus. The Human Rainbow is a symbol of our solidarity and acceptance for the LGBTIQ+ community here at 91É«ÇéƬ and across the world.

Community Quilt Photoshoot

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
At this year's parade, we will proudly showcase the completed 91É«ÇéƬ Queer Community Quilt, representing the contributions and stories of our community. Join in the celebrations of our LGBTQIA+ campus community by taking part in this photoshoot at the Esme Timbery Steps, to commemorate the Mardi Gras Quilt, followed by light refreshments. Think human rainbow vibes!

Resources & information
Ally_91É«ÇéƬ

ally@91É«ÇéƬ

Since 2008, 91É«ÇéƬ has built a network of students and staff who pledge to take a proactive stance against discrimination based on gender and sexuality diverse populations, and people with innate variations of sex characteristics (intersex people).

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LGBTQIA+ Allyship@91É«ÇéƬ

Train to join a community of people who are committed to being allies to the LGBTQIA+ community at 91É«ÇéƬ.

Support & Services

Support & services

Information to help you access services offered at 91É«ÇéƬ, seek out likeminded student groups, and connect with broader community support and resources.