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Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival is the world’s premier gay and lesbian cultural festival...


Spanning two weeks in 2010, from the 19th February – 6th March, the Festival aims to increase visibility of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities and their culture...

Planning to Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Grasgo to the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras and looking for accommodation close to the parade and all the festivities? Then the Harbour Rocks Hotel is your ideal Sydney accommodation located in The Rocks precinct and a short walking distance from the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras celebrations.

The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras is an annual event celebrating the diversity and rights of gay and lesbian people in Sydney and will be a two week celebration from 19 February to 6 March and comprises of a rich program of events around Sydney. The high profile festival celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2008 and is a major cultural event in Sydney attracting a mix of local, interstate and international visitors to Sydney.

This Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras program includes the world famous night time parade through the heart of Sydney with close to 10,000 participants and over 100 floats. Then there is the Harbour Party which takes place at the Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens and finishes with the Mardi Gras Party which attracts up to 20,000 revellers. All the festivities are within walking distance or a short taxi ride from the Harbour Rocks Hotel.

Take advantage of your hotel stay at the Harbour Rocks hotel in the tourist precinct and visit nearby international tourist attractions such as the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the Rocks Precinct. All of them are located a short walking distance from the hotel.

The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras attracts an annual audience of over 300,000 across all of its events so make sure you book your accommodation early at the Harbour Rocks Hotel to avoid disappointment. Discover More...

The Harbour Rocks Hotel is your idyllic Sydney harbour hotel choice: an intimate four star, 55 room boutique hotel located in the heart of The Rocks, Sydney’s historic precinct, and only a short stroll to Sydney Opera House and MCA.

For the best hotel rates in The Rocks, make your Harbour Rocks Hotel reservation online today, fill out an online enquiry or call us on 1 800 251 210… Our friendly reservations team will be happy to tell you more about our Rocks hotel deals and packages and our heritage-listed property. Enquire today.