The month-long pride celebrations, held from the second Thursday in February to the first Saturday of March, feature beachside parties, music festivals and culminate in a colorful parade down through the city’s streets followed by an all-night dance party.
Though Mardi Gras is celebrated all over the world, Sydney’s iconic Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, a festival celebrated since 1978 is one of the largest festivals in the world, attracting millions all over the world.  The month-long pride celebrations, held from the second Thursday in February to the first Saturday of March, feature beachside parties, music festivals and culminate in a colorful parade down through the city’s streets followed by an all-night dance party.