'Free to be': Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival continues to celebrate Australia's LGBTQIA+ community

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Philippines' Clod Bernardino is crowned as Miss Mardigras International Queen 2025, with Mimi from Thailand taking home the Rainbow Princess title and Gabby from Australia as the Pink Triangle Princess. Credit: Bob Reyes/Flagcom and Friends (Facebook)

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As the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival celebrates its 47 years, the winners of the Miss Mardigras International Queen 2025 have been crowned.

Key Points
  • With this year's Festival theme: 'Free to be', the iconic Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival is set for 14 February to 2 March 2025.
  • The 17 days of colourful and unforgettable moments will showcase international performers, parties, theatre, community events and more, wrapping up with the world-famous Sydney Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
  • Initiated by Flagcom and Friends, the Philippine delegation for the much-awaited parade will include this year's Miss Mardigras International Queen 2025 Clod Bernardino, Rainbow Princess - Mimi from Thailand, and Pink Triangle Princess - Gabby from Australia.
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23/02/202503:14
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