W Hotels has extended its support to the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, agreeing to be a major champion of the celebration in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Taking place at the Sydney Cricket Ground on March 5, 2022 represents the third year running W Hotels has supported the festival.
Marriott International area vice president – Australia, New Zealand & Pacific, Sean said he was truly looking forward to the 2022 parade and the world-first LGBTQIA+ extravaganza in 2023.
“Our hotels across the country will be putting on a range of exhilarating experiences to host guests and Marriott Bonvoy members pre, post- and during this truly global celebration of diversity and inclusion,” he said.
“After the disruption to global travel over the last two years, the importance of connecting with friends, community and loved ones has never been more important.”
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras CEO, Albert Kruger said his organisation was delighted to have W Hotels join the event over the next three years.
“They have an incredible track record in creating an inclusive space for their workplace and hotel guests and are committed to diversity and equality.”
The theme for the 2022 Mardi Gras is ‘United We Shine’.
In 2023, WorldPride, the largest Pride celebration in the world, will be coming to Sydney to combine with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras for the first time.
The festival is set to be one of the largest global events in Australia’s New South Wales since the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
Landmark events that are anticipated to feature in WorldPride include a First Nations Gala Concert, a world-class Human Rights Conference, and a closing party at Bondi Beach along with the Pride March across the Sydney Harbour Bridge with over 50,000 participants, the largest pride march to ever be held in Australia.
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