Gay Pride Melbourne 2024 (Midsumma Festival)
- 13 Feb
- Melbourne
Gay Pride Melbourne, also known as Midsumma Festival, is an annual LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual) celebration that takes place in Melbourne, Australia. The festival, which was first held in 1988, occurs for approximately three weeks between January and February, promoting and celebrating the diverse LGBTQIA+ community in Melbourne and beyond.
During the festival, a range of cultural, artistic, and community-focused events are held, including visual arts exhibitions, live music, theater and cabaret performances, dance parties, comedy shows, film screenings, and literary events. The festival aims to provide a safe and inclusive space for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as their friends, families, and allies.
One of the major highlights of Gay Pride Melbourne is the Pride March, which takes place on the last Sunday of the festival. Thousands of participants come together to march through the streets of Melbourne, expressing their pride and support for LGBTQIA+ rights. The march starts at the Ian Johnson Oval in St Kilda and proceeds along Fitzroy Street, ending at Catani Gardens, where a post-march celebration takes place. The Pride March brings together diverse groups, including community organizations, political groups, social clubs, and corporate partners, to show their commitment to equality and inclusivity.
Another significant event during the Midsuma Festival is the Carnival, held at Alexandra Gardens. The Carnival features a variety of stalls, food trucks, live entertainment, and activities for all ages. This free, family-friendly event attracts thousands of people and serves as a great opportunity for the community to come together in a fun and inclusive environmment.
Throughout the festival, various venues across Melbourne host themed parties, providing opportunities for people to socialize and celebrate their identity. These parties cater to various interests and preferences within the LGBTQIA+ community, ensuring there's something for everyone.
During the festival, a range of cultural, artistic, and community-focused events are held, including visual arts exhibitions, live music, theater and cabaret performances, dance parties, comedy shows, film screenings, and literary events. The festival aims to provide a safe and inclusive space for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as their friends, families, and allies.
One of the major highlights of Gay Pride Melbourne is the Pride March, which takes place on the last Sunday of the festival. Thousands of participants come together to march through the streets of Melbourne, expressing their pride and support for LGBTQIA+ rights. The march starts at the Ian Johnson Oval in St Kilda and proceeds along Fitzroy Street, ending at Catani Gardens, where a post-march celebration takes place. The Pride March brings together diverse groups, including community organizations, political groups, social clubs, and corporate partners, to show their commitment to equality and inclusivity.
Another significant event during the Midsuma Festival is the Carnival, held at Alexandra Gardens. The Carnival features a variety of stalls, food trucks, live entertainment, and activities for all ages. This free, family-friendly event attracts thousands of people and serves as a great opportunity for the community to come together in a fun and inclusive environmment.
Throughout the festival, various venues across Melbourne host themed parties, providing opportunities for people to socialize and celebrate their identity. These parties cater to various interests and preferences within the LGBTQIA+ community, ensuring there's something for everyone.
