Keep an eye on the Facebook page of the Aurora Group charity for details of the ball. Each August, the city’s rainbow family gets dressed up for the Aurora Ball, a glamorous evening that raises money for local queer charities. Mardi Gras is one of many LGBTQI celebrations on Sydney’s social calendar. Here are some fabulous NSW festival options to plan a trip around. Across the state, there’s a vibrant calendar of annual LGBTQI events to choose from, from outback parades to epic urban fiestas. The annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras draws visitors from around Australia and overseas, but it’s not the only Pride party that takes place in New South Wales each year.
