From protest to party: Sydney’s Mardi Gras route added to the national heritage register
- Posted on February 25, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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From protest to party: Sydney’s Mardi Gras route added to the national heritage register
The first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade began nearly 50 years ago with the rallying cry “out of the bars and into the streets”. Now the Oxford Street route will be recognised for its significance to Australian history and culture.
