From the 19th February the 2011 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival season begins with live musical shows, dance parties, fairs, art shows, a movie festival and international celebrity appearances.
Amongst those who will be here this year-writer Armistead Maupin, comedian Lily Tomlin and gay activist Peter Tatchtell. Last year's special guest George Michael has already slipped into town and taken up residence on the Northern Beaches.
Lasting until March 6th the festival culminates in the spectacular parade up Oxford Street watched at times by crowds of up to 750,000. The after parade party always features a special guest whose identity is still a secret. In the past entertainment at the party has included Kylie Minogue, Cyndi Lauper and Olivia Newton John.
This morning the official Mardi Gras guide arrived in the post and while it isn't at first obvious, the cover tells a raunchy story. Often the cover of the guide is reproduced in posters and flags that run throughout the city for the duration of the festival. Will this year's cover be featured fluttering from hundreds of flagpoles on Sydney's streets?
To view the on-line version of the festival program click here.
Amongst those who will be here this year-writer Armistead Maupin, comedian Lily Tomlin and gay activist Peter Tatchtell. Last year's special guest George Michael has already slipped into town and taken up residence on the Northern Beaches.Lasting until March 6th the festival culminates in the spectacular parade up Oxford Street watched at times by crowds of up to 750,000. The after parade party always features a special guest whose identity is still a secret. In the past entertainment at the party has included Kylie Minogue, Cyndi Lauper and Olivia Newton John.
This morning the official Mardi Gras guide arrived in the post and while it isn't at first obvious, the cover tells a raunchy story. Often the cover of the guide is reproduced in posters and flags that run throughout the city for the duration of the festival. Will this year's cover be featured fluttering from hundreds of flagpoles on Sydney's streets?
To view the on-line version of the festival program click here.
