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Sydney is all smiles and sequins for Mardi Gras return

With floats, costumes, and glitter at the ready, Mardi Gras is set to kick off, with 300,000 revellers expected at the spiritual home of the LGBTQI community.

AAP

Dropping Mardi Gras gun cases a mistake, prosecutor says

New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams says an assistant prosecutor wrongly decided to drop prosecution of more than a dozen illegal gun possession cases arising from Mardi Gras season arrests

The Independent UK

Meta profited from anti-LGBTQ+ ads despite entering float in Sydney Mardi Gras

Company accepted money from groups such as Australian Christian Lobby, who labelling a drag queen event as ‘attempt to sexualise innocent toddlers’

The Guardian - AU

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Regional communities transport floats from Central Coast, Tamworth to celebrate Sydney WorldPride

From the world stage to infinity and beyond. This regional Mardi Gras float has taken the Sydney WorldPride theme to the next level, and it's gearing up to spread the love this weekend.

ABC News

As Australia celebrates Sydney WorldPride, here's what it's like being a queer Chinese Australian family in 2023

To mark Sydney WorldPride 2023 and Mardi Gras this weekend, the ABC asked queer Chinese Australian families to share their experiences having children in Australia.

ABC News

Everything you need to know for the Sydney Mardi Gras and WorldPride opening concert

Sydney is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends in years as the international WorldPride event officially opens and Mardi Gras returns to its historic home.

ABC News

Sydney Mardi Gras: How one night of violence in 1978 forever changed Australia's LGBTQIA+ movement

What began one night in June, 1978, with a large crowd of partygoers ended in fear, arrests and brutal violence. This is an immersive 3D retelling of Australia's first Mardi Gras.

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The Penguins had the most dapper fits for a team photo celebrating Mardi Gras

What a slick team fit for one of the biggest parties of the year.

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Guy shows Dustin Poirier a sign insulting his wife at Mardi Gras parade, gets what he deserves

Seriously, how much of a scumbag do you have to be to pull this stunt with Dustin Poirier's wife and kid right there?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Watch celebrations in New Orleans as Rex parade marks Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras was celebrated in New Orleans with the iconic Rex parade through the city.

The Independent UK

Vacant shopfronts v the WorldPride takeover: is Oxford Street ready for Mardi Gras?

Once billed as Sydney’s golden queer mile, the strip has born the brunt of lockouts, lockdowns and gentrification. On the eve of its first parade since 2020 – and its biggest yet – the pressure is on

The Guardian - AU

Mardi Gras ebullience intersects with crime worry, politics

It's Mardi Gras — or Fat Tuesday in New Orleans — and the annual, ebullient climax of the city's Carnival season comes this year with some political intrigue

The Independent UK

One killed, four injured in shooting at New Orleans Mardi Gras parade

A child was among the wounded at the event, which was packed with families

Evening Standard

Everything we know about mass shooting along Mardi Gras parade route in New Orleans

More than a dozen shots rang out along the route of one of New Orleans most popular Mardi Gras parades on Sunday night, sending families running in terror.

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New Orleans carnival parade shooting kills one and injures four

Man, 21, arrested on count of murder, weapons charge after deadly shooting

The Independent UK

1 dead, 4 wounded, after Mardi Gras shooting in New Orleans

New Orleans police say one person has died and four are in stable condition after a shooting during a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans

The Independent UK

Gunman arrested after one killed and four – including young girl – wounded in shooting at Mardi Gras parade

Terrified locals and tourists who had gathered for the annual celebration desperately ran from the scene, with photos and videos showing belongings left behind in the street in the rush

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6 Ppl On What Pride Month Means To Them As Syd Gets Ready To Host WorldPride For The First Time

Mardi Gras is just around the corner and this will be the first year WorldPride will be hosted in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Here's how to enjoy a vegan Mardi Gras

Salon's Kelly McClure shares her favorite recipes and go-to vegan hot spots around the city of New Orleans

The Guardian - AU

Out of the boardrooms and into the streets: is the Sydney Mardi Gras putting corporations before protest?

Despite the 1978 protest setting the scene for the evolution of Australian gay rights and one of the biggest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the world, some hold concerns corporates are edging out the activism that once lay at the heart of Mardi Gras

The Canberra Times

'I'm over the moon': Coles Gungahlin manager represents the company in Mardi Gras parade

He's hoping to get a spot at the front of the Coles float, which will have the theme Everyone is welcome at our table.

Pedestrian.tv

I Hope U Like To Party Bc Uber Is Running A Free Party Bus This Mardi Gras Ft. The Fkn Vengaboys

A Sydney city disco!!!

AAP

'I'll be the first PM to march in Mardi Gras': Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will join the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras with Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

The Independent UK

Joyous parades and parties kick off New Orleans' Mardi Gras

The lead up to New Orleans’ annual Mardi Gras celebration intensifies Friday with events big and small

ABC News

A-Leagues to launch inaugural Pride Celebration round to coincide with Mardi Gras and 2023 Sydney World Pride

Following the success of the 2022 Pride Cup, the APL will introduce a league-wide initiative to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and combat homophobia.

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