Parade Guide
This is your complete source of parade day information, if there are any questions, SMS 0450 811 708, we can’t always take calls on parade day, but we’ll return your SMS as soon as possible!
1. Outfits
You have 2 options for outfit:
2. Formation
1. Outfits
You have 2 options for outfit:
- Pink top, white bottom
- or all pink
2. Formation
This is our definitive marching formation for the parade unless advised otherwise directly from Capital of Equality on parade day.
The ute with our sound and light system is immediately ahead of the group followed by the formation.
3. Parade Day Preparation
You will have all day to get ready, eat, go to the bathroom, apply glitter, get dressed and dance in your hotel room up until around 5PM.
Your Humanitix (will be sent on the 28th of Feb 2024) QR code will allow you to collect a parade wristband from Mardi Gras at the entrance to the marshalling area.
We will need you between 5PM and 6:30PM to collect your participant wristband and enter the marshalling area.
If you have not collected your wristband by 6:30PM you may not be allowed entry.
The gates to the marshalling area close at 7PM SHARP – so we advise you head in immediately after collecting your wristband.
These are collected at the “Participant Entrant Gate” according to the map below.
The ute with our sound and light system is immediately ahead of the group followed by the formation.
3. Parade Day Preparation
You will have all day to get ready, eat, go to the bathroom, apply glitter, get dressed and dance in your hotel room up until around 5PM.
Your Humanitix (will be sent on the 28th of Feb 2024) QR code will allow you to collect a parade wristband from Mardi Gras at the entrance to the marshalling area.
We will need you between 5PM and 6:30PM to collect your participant wristband and enter the marshalling area.
If you have not collected your wristband by 6:30PM you may not be allowed entry.
The gates to the marshalling area close at 7PM SHARP – so we advise you head in immediately after collecting your wristband.
These are collected at the “Participant Entrant Gate” according to the map below.
4. Terms & Conditions of Entry
All Participants must adhere to the 2024 Parade Terms & Conditions, which includes but is not limited to:
5. Participants Must Bring
6. Marshalling
Once inside the marshalling area please remain in the grassed area until AFTER 6:00PM or later, as there may not be access to Parade Vehicles until Mardi Gras staff and volunteers advise.
Follow all instructions from Mardi Gras volunteers and staff at all times and please abide by all the following entry rules.
We are located in block J02 located in the J BLOCK on College St as indicated on the map above – if you need directions to our group Mardi Gras volunteers will be able to assist with “J02” not “Capital of Equality”.
Feel free to explore the other groups and enjoy yourself in the marshalling area after 6:30PM once all the vehicles have entered.
Please swing by our group and say hello while we set up the float, collect your gloves and for a very cozy and smooshed dance rehearsal as we await our scheduled departure time.
We will have earplugs and bottles of water with our vehicle for everyone!
7. Parade Starts
Parade starts at 7:30PM and we will require everyone with our group ready to march at 9:10PM as we expect to be moving by 9:40PM and finishing the parade route by around 10:30PM, in this time before starting we’ll also take our GROUP PHOTO and run through the choreography if there is enough space.
We are group 146!
Be aware that we may move up along College St from J Block after the parade starts but before it is our turn in the parade, if we are not in our original position after the parade starts, head up College St towards Oxford St until you find us.
8. Bags
We are NOT able to take anyone’s bags or personal items for the length of the parade, if you can’t keep it on your person, do not bring it.
Anything left in the back of the truck is not able to be returned to you at the end of the parade and things have been lost before.
Bring a bumbag or share a backpack where possible!
9. End Area
Participants and vehicles will continue along Anzac Parade after Flinders St with parade view until passing under the Albert ‘Tibby’ Cotter Bridge (pictured below) before being separated from the vehicle on the remaining stretch of Anzac Parade after the overhead bridge.
Only individuals already identified are to come with the vehicle into the de-rig zone, everyone else is to separate as instructed by Mardi Gras staff and volunteers.
All Participants must adhere to the 2024 Parade Terms & Conditions, which includes but is not limited to:
- Participants must follow all instructions from SGLMG staff, volunteers and security.
- Ensure all T&Cs are followed - Failure to comply with code of conduct or other T&Cs may mean that you are unable to march.
- Participants must treat each other with respect and dignity, despite any conflicting values or beliefs.
- Alcohol, illicit substances, glass, and genital nudity are strictly prohibited.
- Animals are not permitted, except registered assistance/companion animals. Please let notify us in advance via [email protected]
5. Participants Must Bring
- Valid Humanitix Ticket. No ticket = no entry
- Valid Photo ID may be requested from the Registration Team.
6. Marshalling
Once inside the marshalling area please remain in the grassed area until AFTER 6:00PM or later, as there may not be access to Parade Vehicles until Mardi Gras staff and volunteers advise.
Follow all instructions from Mardi Gras volunteers and staff at all times and please abide by all the following entry rules.
We are located in block J02 located in the J BLOCK on College St as indicated on the map above – if you need directions to our group Mardi Gras volunteers will be able to assist with “J02” not “Capital of Equality”.
Feel free to explore the other groups and enjoy yourself in the marshalling area after 6:30PM once all the vehicles have entered.
Please swing by our group and say hello while we set up the float, collect your gloves and for a very cozy and smooshed dance rehearsal as we await our scheduled departure time.
We will have earplugs and bottles of water with our vehicle for everyone!
7. Parade Starts
Parade starts at 7:30PM and we will require everyone with our group ready to march at 9:10PM as we expect to be moving by 9:40PM and finishing the parade route by around 10:30PM, in this time before starting we’ll also take our GROUP PHOTO and run through the choreography if there is enough space.
We are group 146!
Be aware that we may move up along College St from J Block after the parade starts but before it is our turn in the parade, if we are not in our original position after the parade starts, head up College St towards Oxford St until you find us.
8. Bags
We are NOT able to take anyone’s bags or personal items for the length of the parade, if you can’t keep it on your person, do not bring it.
Anything left in the back of the truck is not able to be returned to you at the end of the parade and things have been lost before.
Bring a bumbag or share a backpack where possible!
9. End Area
Participants and vehicles will continue along Anzac Parade after Flinders St with parade view until passing under the Albert ‘Tibby’ Cotter Bridge (pictured below) before being separated from the vehicle on the remaining stretch of Anzac Parade after the overhead bridge.
Only individuals already identified are to come with the vehicle into the de-rig zone, everyone else is to separate as instructed by Mardi Gras staff and volunteers.
11. Choreography and Movement
Always be walking forwards unless the parade has stalled.
BE IN FORMATION and GIVE IT YOUR ALL!
Our group shines most when we’re in sync and celebrating and dancing with each other!
12. PARADE!
Once we exit the marshalling area onto Oxford St we will start the choreography with every ounce of enthusiasm we have!
There are additional paid viewing areas at the beginning and the end of the parade – so don’t forget to give a show the whole way to the end!
Remember to pace yourself – but this is your moment, more than 15,000 parade participants and over 250,000 people lined up in the streets cheering us on, give them a show, march with pride and enjoy the 46th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
Always be walking forwards unless the parade has stalled.
BE IN FORMATION and GIVE IT YOUR ALL!
Our group shines most when we’re in sync and celebrating and dancing with each other!
12. PARADE!
Once we exit the marshalling area onto Oxford St we will start the choreography with every ounce of enthusiasm we have!
There are additional paid viewing areas at the beginning and the end of the parade – so don’t forget to give a show the whole way to the end!
Remember to pace yourself – but this is your moment, more than 15,000 parade participants and over 250,000 people lined up in the streets cheering us on, give them a show, march with pride and enjoy the 46th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
Thank You
All our love and a very Happy Mardi Gras!
As always we thank all of you for another fantastic year and it wouldn’t happen without each and every person.
Capital of Equality
All our love and a very Happy Mardi Gras!
As always we thank all of you for another fantastic year and it wouldn’t happen without each and every person.
Capital of Equality