Mardi Gras route officially recognised!
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Key city roads that have forged the path of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade since 1978 are being recognised for their state significance by the NSW Government.
NSW Minister for Heritage James Griffin has added the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade route to the NSW State Heritage Register in what will be its 45th year, and ahead of Sydney hosting WorldPride 2023.
"Adding the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade route to our State Heritage Register acknowledges the pivotal role it has had in shaping the social history of New South Wales, and celebrates how after years of community activism it contributed to better acceptance, understanding and equality for LGBTIQA+ communities," Mr Griffin said.
"This well-trodden 2.4-kilometre stretch has paved the way for a more inclusive Sydney since 1978, making our Mardi Gras the longest-running continuous LGBTIQA+ rights march in the world.
"The Heritage Listed route includes parts of Oxford Street, Flinders Street, Anzac Parade and Darlinghurst Road, as well as the Darlinghurst Police Station, where protesters were arrested."
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade is a vibrant and colourful celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in Australia. The parade has been an annual event since 1978 and has become one of the largest and most significant LGBTQ+ events in the world. The parade route being added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register is a significant recognition of the cultural and historical significance of the parade.
The Mardi Gras Parade began as a political demonstration for LGBTQ+ rights, but over the years it has transformed into a celebration of diversity, inclusion, and equality. The parade attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year and is an important event for the LGBTQ+ community in Sydney and beyond. The recognition of the parade route as a state heritage site highlights the cultural and historical importance of the parade and its role in promoting equality and inclusion.
The NSW State Heritage Register is a list of heritage items that are considered to be of state significance. These items are protected by law and are considered to be of cultural, historical, and architectural importance. The inclusion of the Mardi Gras Parade route on the register means that it will be protected for future generations, ensuring that the cultural and historical significance of the parade will be recognized and preserved.
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