Published Mon, 6 Jan 2025
Australia's largest celebration of its diverse LGBTQIA+ communities, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras brings a burst of colour and creativity to the city each year.
Mardi Gras’ Fair Day returns to Victoria Park on Sunday 16 February 2025 with a rampant rainbow extravaganza!
Previous years have seen attendance to the event reach 70,000+, with over 1,000 through the gates to the pool.
What’s on at Victoria Park Pool
To celebrate the event, Victoria Park Pool are offering free entry to all aquatic and gym facilities until midday on the day (excluding group exercise classes).
Please note, for the safety and enjoyment of all patrons entering the pool, people identified by centre management as under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted entry into the centre.
Important information
Victoria Park Pool will experience increased patronage through the centre on event day, and lap swimming availability will be limited. We encourage the use of other for lap swimmers on this day.
Mardi Gras are working to cause the minimum disruption to the carpark use and will have security at the gate to ensure patrons' access.
Event info
Set up for Fair Day will begin on Wednesday 12 February, within the car parking area and there will be limited spots available for parking. On event day, the two accessible car spots will remain available, with drivers escorted to the car via the Parramatta Road entrance.
