Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGLMG) is the non-for-profit member-based organisation that organises the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade and Festival as well as a number of other events throughout the year. SGLMG exists primarily to develop the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras for the benefit of Sydney’s LGBTQI community, the enjoyment of a wider audience and as a global beacon of diversity, acceptance and LGBTQI rights.

We aim to raise the visibility of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex communities.

We do this through :

• Providing the opportunity for LGBTQI individuals and groups to use the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras as a statement of pride and to promote a broader message of diversity and acceptance;
• Anchoring the Parade in a broader program of cultural and social activities for the enjoyment of local audiences and to attract visitors to Sydney;
• Providing resources and opportunities to our community for creative and political expression;
• Embracing individuals and groups from the broader community who share our vision;
• Constantly improving creativity and production values on our events, including bringing the world’s best artists, thinkers and entertainers to Sydney.