Accessibility

Event: 2025 Midsumma Pride March

General information

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Travel instructions

Midsumma highly recommends taking public transport to the event, given the significant road closures and limited parking options on the day. There are accessible drop-off and pick up points for both marchers (Canterbury Rd near Mary St) and watchers (Park Lane and West Beach Road, until 10:30am). All accessibility information, including private and public transport travel details, can be found on the Midsumma Pride March event webpage. https://www.midsumma.org.au/whats-on/events/midsumma-pride-march/

Entry instructions

TBC If you or someone you are with requires one-on-one support navigating the Midsumma Pride March precinct, or guidance to finding and using the available provisions, the Access Coordinator can be contacted by: - Asking one of the friendly volunteers at the entrances - Asking at the Info Tent - Texting or calling Midsumma’s accessibility hotline on 0437 557 109

After entry instructions

TBC If you or someone you are with requires one-on-one support navigating the Midsumma Pride March precinct, or guidance to finding and using the available provisions, the Access Coordinator can be contacted by: - Asking one of the friendly volunteers at the entrances - Asking at the Info Tent - Texting or calling Midsumma’s accessibility hotline on 0437 557 109

Hazards

The Ian Johnson Oval marshalling area has a significant slope and uneven ground. The march route crosses tram tracks twice. The event attracts a significant number of people, so the precinct is likely to be crowded with heavy foot traffic. Given the event takes place in the summertime, there is a likelihood that the weather will be hot and sunny. This increases the risk of sunburn, dehydration, exhaustion, and sun or heat stroke.

Toilet location

Accessible toilets are available at all toilet blocks at Ian Johnson Oval and Catani Gardens.

Accessible parking

There will be very limited parking available on the day, although there are accessible drop-off and pick-up points available within the event precinct. The recommended parking options include: - Palais Theatre Parking - Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda (via Carlisle/Acland Street only) - Luna Park - 23 Shakespeare Grove, St Kilda (via Carlisle/Acland Street only) - Acland Court - 158 Acland Street, St Kilda