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Open letter: There is no version of ‘death to’ that belongs at Mardi Gras
By Protect Mardi Gras |
On 10 June 2026, members of our community wrote to Mardi Gras directors Damien Nguyen and Luna Choo. The letter is not about Palestine, policing or sponsorship. It is about one line our community should never cross: calling for the death of anyone. The full letter is below. 10th June 2026 Dear Damien Nguyen and […]
On 10 June 2026, members of our community wrote to Mardi Gras directors Damien Nguyen and Luna Choo. The letter is not about Palestine, policing or sponsorship. It is about one line our community should never cross: calling for the…
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Statement regarding attacks against Mardi Gras
By Peter Stahel |
Through its unmatched celebration of diversity, inclusion and unity, Mardi Gras is one of the most powerful assets the queer community – including trans people – have in the fight against a global trend of genuine attacks against equal rights, belonging and safety. Unfortunately, some are spending their time attacking Mardi Gras – instead of the […]
Through its unmatched celebration of diversity, inclusion and unity, Mardi Gras is one of the most powerful assets the queer community – including trans people – have in the fight against a global trend of genuine attacks against equal rights, belonging…
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Your questions answered: campaign FAQ
By Protect Mardi Gras |
About the campaign What is Protect Mardi Gras? Protect Mardi Gras is a grassroots campaign by ordinary members of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. We believe Mardi Gras must remain inclusive, powerful, and unifying – a beacon for queer people here and around the world. We are organising to counter attempts to reshape […]
About the campaign What is Protect Mardi Gras? Protect Mardi Gras is a grassroots campaign by ordinary members of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. We believe Mardi Gras must remain inclusive, powerful, and unifying – a beacon for…
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Statement of Principles and Commitments
By Protect Mardi Gras |
We believe Mardi Gras should remain a beacon of joy, resistance, and community – welcoming, not dividing. Powerful enough to challenge injustice, and strong enough to drive change.
We believe Mardi Gras should remain a beacon of joy, resistance, and community – welcoming, not dividing. Powerful enough to challenge injustice, and strong enough to drive change.
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Why we started Protect Mardi Gras: Many Voices, One Parade
By Peter Stahel |
TL;DR – Why we started Protect Mardi Gras We didn’t plan to start a campaign. But over time, it became clear that a group was using a political strategy known as entryism – seeking to change the nature of Mardi Gras from within by organising tickets and votes, pushing divisive motions, and electing aligned board […]
TL;DR – Why we started Protect Mardi Gras We didn’t plan to start a campaign. But over time, it became clear that a group was using a political strategy known as entryism – seeking to change the nature of Mardi…
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