What is the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade?

A world-renowned parade along Sydney’s famous Oxford street. It is a display of the LGBTQIA+ community, showcasing the beauty and strength in pride and self-expression as we continue to fight for equality.

Each year, around 13 000 marchers and over 200 floats share their support for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Why do Lifesavers with Pride go in the parade?

The Lifesavers with Pride float is an absolute crowd favourite. We love attending the parade for several reasons:

• to publicly showcase surf lifesaving as welcoming, progressive and inclusive

• to encourage people to join our fabulous organisation

• to remind people of the importance of our volunteer surf lifesavers

• to have fun!

We have won numerous awards along the way, including:

• 2007 Sexiest Float Award

• 2009 Best Choreography Award

• 2011 Best Choreography Award

• 2012 Showstopper Gold Award

• 2020 Principle Float - performing with Dua Lipa!

How do I enter the Lifesavers with Pride float for Sydney Mardi Gras 2025?

First, you need to be a member of Lifesavers with Pride.

Second, be sure to register as soon as you can when the link goes out in early December 2024

Be quick, our float spots fill in minutes!