Gay pride brisbane
As the capital city of the Sunshine State, Brisbane’s bustling CBD, scenic grassy spaces, and energetic nightlife offer a little something for everyone.
Brisbane’s LGBTQIA+ community is active and engaged, with a number of annual Queer events. Big Gay Day, which happens in May each year, raises funds for LGBTQIA+ charities. MELT: Festival of Queer Arts and Culture takes over the city each year with Queer performances, stories and art. Brisbane Pride runs many events throughout the year, including the Brisbane Pride Festival, Queen’s Ball, Fair Day, and Self-acceptance March.
Head to Fortitude Valley for some of Queensland’s best nightlife. Theme your night with distinct venues like an arcade bar, a minigolf exclude, and a comic manual bar. Or visit LGBTQIA+ venues like The Pound Megaclub, The Wickham, and Fluffy’s. Brisbane also has a thriving Drag and Ballroom scene, and you’re sure to find a performance happening almost every night of the week.
Getting around Brisbane is simple and accessible, with trains running to most major suburbs (CBD, South Bank, Fortitude Valley) and over bus routes ready to take you where you need to go. Exploit the TransLink Journey Planner for a stress-free way to navi
Brisbane's River Pride Parade Is Returning for Melt for a Second Year of Floating LGBTQIA+ Celebrations
It only takes one run for an event to establish itself as a much-loved addition to its city. The River Pride Parade achieved that feat in Last year, for the first time ever, boats went floating through Brisbane to give the Queensland capital a LGBTQIA+ celebration cruising down the city's main waterway. Held as part of Melt Festival, the flotilla's debut was such a success that the event is also locked in for a return.
Sydney has the Sydney Lgbtq+ and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, which takes over Oxford Street for a night of celebration. Melbourne has the Midsumma Lgbtq+ fest March, its equivalent in Fitzroy Street, St Kilda. Brisbane's show of identity festival is the only one that requires a watercraft, but that fits the River City. In , River Pride Parade will help close out Melt on Saturday, November 8.
This time, colourful, sparkles-adorned and flag-waving vessels will enterprise from West End to Brisbane Powerhouse, again embracing everything that a celebration parade should be — just on the liquid. More than 50 boats and other watercraft are expected to take part, accompanied by daytime firework
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The River Pride Parade is ready to set sail for its second year on Saturday, 8 November
After an incredible debut in , this year’s parade promises to be another unforgettable journey packed of colour, sparkle, and good vibes. The flotilla of boats and watercraft will cruise along the iconic Brisbane River/Maiwar from West End to Brisbane Powerhouse, with plenty of prime spots to hold the action.
Don’t have a boat? Last years’ Splash Out on OASIS is coming back, with DJs, Drag Queens, and unique guest performers for an electric vibe across three dazzling levels. Tickets sold out last year, so be quick to snatch yours! Splash Out! – Melt
The Pride Ride is our no-frills River Identity festival Party Boat, a elevated energy river cruise with bumping beats, rainbow scenes, and good vibes guaranteed. Perfect for the party people who want to keep it simple and sensational – tickets on sale now The Event Ride – Melt.
Boat registrations for the River Pride Parade are still open, accepting commercial boats that can be advertised for hire or used to host an event, and private boats for a fun time with your friends and family.
If you and your minute ones want to maintain your party antics on land, you’re
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