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Where to Celebrate: Mardi Gras
The Most Fabulous Places to Celebrate Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras time is here! The yearly event that lights up our harbour city a glittery glow and grants permission to dress up as much (or as little) as you want. Come out and paint the town rainbow in the most fabulous way we know-how. To celebrate we’ve rounded up the quirkiest, booziest and drag queen approved places to party and enjoy this year’s parade.
The Winery – Surry Hills
The Winery will be hosting multiple bottomless drag brunch sessions on 28th February that pair flowing drinks with outrageous performances, followed by a parade party in the garden with big screens, DJs and late-night snacks, perfect for keeping the party rolling from brunch into the night!
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Taphouse – Darlinghurst
Taphouse’s cult-favourite Big Drag Brunch will be happening on 28th February with powerhouse queens and shared feasting, daily bottomless packages, plus a FREE entry Parade Day Party right on the route!
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BrewDog – South Eveleigh
Hosting weekly drag bingo nights throughout February BrewDog will also be hosting a massive Parade Day Pre-Party that features live drag shows, face painting and big-screen parade viewing.
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Untied – Barangaroo
Untied will be taking Mardi Gras sky-high with its Brunch with Soul: Mardi Gras Special on 28th February that will feature live singers, bottomless cocktails and rooftop views to kick off Parade Day.
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Forrester’s – Surry Hills
Hosting a FREE entry parade-day party with live entertainment and cocktails specials, plus no-fuss bottomless lunches running daily!
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The Bank Hotel – Newtown
The venue will also be bringing together local entertainers and drag queens for Fair Day on 15th February. Enjoy a range of special events including Birdcage, Medusa x Mardi party inside Waywards Ballroom, Drag Bingo hosted by Charisma Bell, and the iconic Dykes On Bikes after party on 28th February.
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The Marlborough Hotel – Newtown
Hosting a Mardi Gras Parade After Party, the Marly will be inviting revellers to continue the festivities long after the final float has passed. DJs will spin crowd-favourite anthems and dancefloor classics late into the night, delivering a high-energy soundtrack for those arriving fresh from the parade or making their way along King Street.
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The Clock Hotel – Surry Hills
Inviting guests to get parade-ready with glitter, glam and party anthems before starting the night. Featuring DJ’s until late and high energy – the perfect place to stay for drinks and dancing, or stop by after the parade to keep the party going.
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The Darlo Bar – Darlinghurst
Darlo Bar is bringing the glitz of Mardi Gras to Darlinghurst. The venue will host a series of events including Drag Bingo, Trivia and the highly anticipated Parade Party. Darlo Bar has partnered with Brookvale Union and Aperol for rooftop Aperidisco, serving up an incredible line-up of drinks that will have you vibing all festival long.
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Pullman Sydney Hyde Park – CBD
Pullman Sydney Hyde Park is hosting their annual ‘Let Your Pride Shine’ party with the best front seats to the start of the parade. With a stellar line-up set to be one of the best parties of the season, including Australian pop star Paulini, Argentinian singer-songwriter MANÚ, Drag Race Down Under superstar Coco Jumbo, hosted by Sydney powerhouse Dakota Fann’ee, and many more surprises on the night.
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