March with Minus18 at Midsumma Pride March!

It's the biggest Pride festival in Melbourne – and we're inviting our whole LGBTQIA+ youth community march with us! 

Ever wanted watched Melbourne's Midsumma Pride March and wanted to join in? Wanted to join in but haven't been sure how to? Well, Minus18 – Australia's champions for LGBTQIA+ youth – is inviting our WHOLE community of queer young people (and their allies) to march with us.

Registrations are absolutely free – and yes, groups are absolutely invited. 

It's going to be pretty hot at Pride March this year so make sure you bring a hat, sunscreen, a full water bottle, comfy shoes and breathable clothes! 

CHECK OUT THE SOCIAL SCRIPT HERE

Here's what you need to know:

• The first 150 registrations will get early access to Queer Formal Melbourne! (More about that in a sec) 
• We'll make sure everyone's organised and corral everyone for the march
• Young people (12 to 19) will be prioritised to be able to march at the front, but family and friends are definitely welcome :)
• Never joined or attended a Minus18 event? That's okay! Any queer young person is invited to join in our safe and supportive group 
• Bring signs! Make them colourful, make them witty, make them punny, make them SUPER RAINBOW!
• Youth workers will be on site with us! 

CHECK OUT THE SOCIAL SCRIPT HERE

Information for groups and adults: 

Are you a teacher, pride group leader, community org or an adult supporting multiple queer young people? We'd love to have you march with Minus18. 

Please register your group of LGBTQIA+ young people using either of our group ticket options. We may get in touch prior to the event to discuss your group size, and to see how we can support you and your group to join us. 

And as for parents, guardians, carers and family members? We can't wait to see you! Pride March is a unique opportunity for you to stand with your LGBTQIA+ young people, and we love seeing you in the march. The more, the merrier! 

What about that early access to Queer Formal? 

It's true! The first 150 individual young people to register (and then turn up to the event on the day) will receive early access to our most popular event of the year: Queer Formal Melbourne. 

Stay tuned for exactly how, but for now: all you need to do is register, then march with us on February 4. 

What else to expect: 

• We'll have loads of free flags and pride goodies on the day to make sure we're all feeling the pride 
• So yes, we recommend arriving early! 
• We'll have loads of friendly Minus18 staff members and Youth Workers to ensure the march is safe and supportive
• Please feel confident attending solo, with friends, or with a big group – everyone is welcome, and will be supported! 
• Register to receive a social script (what to expect, accessibility information, sensory guide) prior to the event. 

Who is Minus18?

We're Australia's champions for LGBTQIA+ youth! We host life-affirming events for queer young people, including our flagship Queer Formals in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. 

We also host digital events for queer young people to connect with community, no matter their location. 

And for adults? We run LGBTQIA+ professional training for workplaces and schools, create inclusion campaigns, and have an online pride shop for LGBTQIA+ community and allies. 



Minus18 acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations as the traditional custodians of the land on which this event is taking place. We acknowledge their continued connection and contribution to land, water and community, and pay our respects to Elders past and present. Sovereignty was never ceded; this always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.