Mardi Gras Sydney 2027
The harbour is your pre-party. Private boat charters for the festival fortnight, parade Saturday and recovery Sunday.
The parade lights up Oxford Street on Saturday 6 March 2027 — spend the afternoon on the water first, then step off the boat and into the night.
Festival
20 Feb – 7 Mar 2027
Parade
Sat 6 March 2027, Oxford Street
Celebrate Pride on the Harbour
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is one of the world's biggest LGBTQ+ festivals — two and a half weeks of parties, Fair Day and the famous parade down Oxford Street. The parade itself happens on land, so the water is where you make the rest of the weekend yours: a private boat, your people, the harbour, and the city dressed for its brightest fortnight of the year.
Opening Weekend & Fair Day
Kick off the festival fortnight with a harbour cruise before or after Fair Day
Parade Saturday Pre-Party
An afternoon on the water on 6 March, then back to Oxford Street for the parade at 8pm
Recovery Sunday
A slow swim-and-lunch cruise on 7 March to close out the weekend
Private Group Charters
Your own boat for friends, interstate visitors and travelling groups any day of the festival
Your Harbour, Your Party
Pick a boat, pick a day of the festival, and we take care of the rest.
Boats for Every Group
From intimate cruisers to party boats for 100+ guests, with skipper and crew included
Food & Drinks Onboard
Catering and beverage packages, or bring your own on BYO boats
Everyone Welcome
Inclusive crews and boats that fly the flag for the festival fortnight
Prime Pick-Ups
Board close to the action — Darling Harbour, King Street Wharf, Rose Bay and more
Recommended Boats
Popular picks for Mardi Gras groups — book early, parade weekend fills fast.