2027 SYDNEY MARDI GRAS - COASTAL TWIST FLOAT

RADICAL RADIANCE IS HERE

March with Coastal Twist at Sydney Mardi Gras

Birds of a Feather, Flock Together is our float this year and it celebrates the extraordinary diversity within LGBTQIA+ communities and the strength we find in standing together.

Our flock embraces different sexualities, genders, cultures, abilities, ages and lived experiences, united not by sameness but by belonging.

Inspired by the colour, freedom and collective spirit of native Australian birds, Coastal Twist invites everyone to spread their wings, take up space and flourish. In a world where exclusion and gatekeeping can divide us, our message is joyful and defiant:

every identity matters, every difference adds colour, and everyone deserves a place in the flock.

Cost

• Participant fee: $75 per person (all ages)

What your ticket includes

By grabbing a ticket, you are securing your spot on the float and helping bring It’s Raining They / Them to life. Your ticket covers:

• Entry to the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade as part of the Coastal Twist Birds of a Feather, Flock Together float

• Base elements of your costume, including a rainbow costume vest (provided by the float team)*

• Costume workshops with our float crew

• Participation in the full-dress rehearsal and media day

You will also be part of a supportive, creative team representing the Central Coast at one of the biggest LGBTQIA+ events in the world.

* Base elements means the main structure of your costume, along with a costume vest  provided by the float team. It does not include any extra bling or personal embellishments you may wish to add.

Costume options

Each participant chooses one costume style:

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If you do not want to or are unable to construct your own costume, you can choose to contribute an additional $25 to have one of our float elves create the base elements of your costume for you. You will still be able to personalise and add your own flair if you wish.

Participant requirements

To keep everyone safe, coordinated and looking amazing, participants must:

• Attend the Mandatory Float Info and Open Day

• Attend at least one costume workshop to glue and assemble your costume

• Attend the Mandatory Full-Dress Rehearsal and Media Day

• Be available for Parade Day: Saturday 6 March 2027 1 pm to 11 pm in Sydney

You will also need to supply:

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Key Dates Location: Funhaus Factory - 141 Mann St, Gosford

• Mandatory Float info & Open Day: Sunday, January 11th, 10 am – 11 am

• Costume Workshops (all 10 – 12 pm):

  •  Saturday, January 16th

  •  Sunday, January 24th

  •  Sunday, Jan 31st

  •  Saturday, February 6th

  •  Sunday, February 14th

• Full Dress Rehearsal & Media Day: Sunday, 21std February, 10 am – 11 am

• Parade Day: Saturday, March 6th, 1 pm – 11 pm (Sydney)

Spots are limited. If you have ever wanted to be in the Mardi Gras parade, this is your moment to step into the lights, celebrate gender diversity and help Coastal Twist shine on Oxford Street.

Grab your ticket, choose umbrella or cloud, and come dance under a sky where Birds of a feather flock together!