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All The Characters You’ll Run Into This Mardi Gras: A Very Serious Guide

From Insta-gays to kick on queens, author Jack Jones lays down all the different folks you'll encounter at this year's Mardi Gras.

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Meta and Google opt out of Sydney Mardi Gras amid move away from DEI in US

Former sponsors walk away from 2025 event – while organisers say they do not meet partnership requirements

The Guardian - AU

18 Iconic Drag Queens Share The Beauty Products They Couldn’t Survive Mardi Gras Without

Yes, queens.

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Focus on freedom as thousands celebrate Mardi Gras fair

The first big Mardi Gras event of 2025 has drawn a crowd of thousands as organisers hope its theme resonates with the LGBTQI community and beyond.

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Heaps Gay’s Kat Dopper on Community, Chosen Family & Creating The Ultimate Vibe

What you didn't know goes behind the scenes.

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Our First Ever Digital Issue Celebrates The LGBTQ+ Culture Makers & Game Changers

For PEDESTRIAN.TV's first ever digital cover, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ Culture Makers and Game Changers behind Mardi Gras.

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New Orleans Mardi Gras parades to be shielded by barriers, says manufacturer

City had not deployed mobile 700lb steel barriers on night of deadly Bourbon Street truck attack

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30+ Places To Shop For Your Mardi Gras Outfits Because Queer Christmas Is Coming

It's the most fabulous time of the year.

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18 Glitter Makeup & Beauty Products Worth Shopping Ahead Of Mardi Gras

18 glitter makeup and beauty products worth shopping ahead of Mardi Gras next month. From eyeshadow to diamontes, here's what we're shopping.

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Mardi Gras the Balkan way – alternatives to Venice carnival

In Croatia, Montenegro and Albania, the legacy of Venetian occupation lives on in a series of spectacular carnivals that these days have a local twist

The Guardian - UK

Kristi Noem hearing delay could cause security concerns for Super Bowl and Mardi Gras, governor says

South Dakota Governor needs to be in place as soon as possible to oversee safety arrangments for New Orleans events in wake of New Year’s Day terror attack, Jeff Landry argues

The Independent UK

New Orleans offered plan to protect Mardi Gras and landmarks with barriers

Mayor’s office and police won’t comment on whether city will adopt plans to use 700lb steel barriers

The Guardian - US

Louisiana promises more security for Mardi Gras after terrorist attack left 14 dead

State Attorney General Liz Murrill said measures would be in place throughout the period leading up to the festival’s conclusion on March 4

The Independent UK

Louisiana Launches Investigation Into New Year's Day Massacre

Louisiana investigates New Year's Day massacre, enhances security for Mardi Gras and Super Bowl events to ensure public safety.

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New Orleans Recalibrating Safety Measures For Major Events

New Orleans council member discusses safety measures for upcoming major events like Sugar Bowl, Super Bowl, and Mardi Gras.

The Guardian - AU

Uniformed NSW police allowed to participate in Sydney Mardi Gras

In a vote at the event’s annual general meeting on Saturday, members narrowly decided against banning the force from marching

AAP

Mardi Gras votes to let police march in 2025 parade

A proposal to stop police from marching at the 2025 Mardi Gras parade has been narrowly voted down by organisers.

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Should Police Be Allowed To March In Mardi Gras 2025? Members Will Cast Their Vote This Weekend

54% of survey respondents did not feel that police should be allowed to march in the 2025 Mardi Gras parade.

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Lose the force: call to ban cops from Mardi Gras

A proposal to stop police from marching at Mardi Gras would be a "slap in the face" to LGBTQI officers, a state premier says.

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Mardi Gras battles tragedy, costs to launch new program

The 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival has been launched with a renewed focus on diversity and inclusion.

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Visiting Saints Fans Had a Parade Outside Stadium After Beating Dallas

Mardi Gras hit Dallas when the Saints beat the Cowboys.

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Chiding for pro-Palestinians who 'usurped' Mardi Gras

A magistrate has issued stern remarks to pro-Palestine activists who stormed the Sydney Mardi Gras with flares as he sentenced them to good behaviour bonds.

AAP

Consultation on police involvement in Sydney Mardi Gras

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras board is consulting on the participation of NSW Police at future events.

AAP

'Quite rattled': toll of Mardi Gras policing revealed

Heavy-handed drug policing operations at Sydney World Pride and Mardi Gras continue to impact police and LGBTQI community relations, experts say.

AAP

Mardi Gras parade sparkles through sorrow and tension

The glitter and glow of Mardi Gras has drawn some 120,000 people to Sydney's annual LGBTQI parade despite friction over police participation.

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