Sydney Mardi Gras
Sydney’s Iconic Mardi Gras Parade: A Dazzling Display of Inclusion
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.
From the Beach to the Streets – We Show Up!
The Lifesavers with Pride float is an absolute crowd favourite. We love attending the parade for several reasons:
to publicly showcase surf life saving 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!
Join Lifesavers with Pride and the SLSA Board for an unforgettable celebration and show the world that surf life saving is for everyone!
We need volunteers to help make our parade a success! Roles include:
Marchers – Bring energy and excitement to the parade. (you need to be a current lifesaver!)
Support Crew – Assist with cheering the crowds, hydration, and logistics.
Choreographer – Help perfect our moves for a standout performance.
Photographers – Capture the magic of the event.
Drivers – Ensure smooth transport of float elements.
Logistics Team – Coordinate setup, pack-down, and operations.
Get Involved!
Marchers
Spots are limited and go fast! Registration opens Nov/Dec, with first dibs for our Paid Members. Join us before November to be notified!
Support crew
If you’re interested in volunteering in other support roles, please email us to get involved.
We have won numerous awards along the way
“Loved it. It was a thrill to finally don the glitter and represent surf life saving in the most fabulous way.”
Chris (he/him) - Brunswick SLSC
“Being my second time and knowing what to expect, this time I actually felt soooooo in tuned with the whole principle and ideas behind LWP, to the point that I can’t stop talking with pride to all my family and friends about it”
Nuria (she/her) - Bondi SLSC
