Randwick Pride
Randwick Pride at Coogee Beach
Join us to celebrate Randwick Pride at the iconic Coogee Rainbow on Saturday 17 February 2024 from 2pm to 6pm.
We will celebrate with live music and entertainment including:
- Drag Performances from Nana Miss Koori, Eli Crawford, Jacqui St Hyde, Spacehorse and Mu Lan.
- DJ set from DJ Victoria Anthony
- Live music
- Speeches commencing at 4pm
- Free Ice Cream *1 scoop per person until gone, limited quantity available
Check out our video from our 2023 Pride Amplified event here:
Other ways to celebrate Pride in our local community
Future Dreaming
An exhibition of work by multidisciplinary LGBTQIA+ artists that presents a joyous and empowered future for community. The speculative futures shared use song, memory, costume, pop-culture, ritual, and manifestation to shape a vibrant collective dream.
Opening night: Friday 16 February, 6pm - with DJ and live performances.
Exhibition opening hours: Sat 17 February to Sun 3 March (Thurs to Sun only, 1pm – 7pm)
Where: Randwick Town Hall
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Sip & Strut Drag Affair
Shimmy on down to Coogee Pavilion for the very lively Sip & Strut Drag Affair.
When: Saturday 17 February , 11am-2pm
Where: Coogee Pavilion, 169 Dolphin Street, Coogee
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Minus18 | Queer Formal Sydney 2024
It’s the night of nights for LGBTQIA+ young people aged 12 to 19 – filled with live music, drag, dancing, new friends and queer joy.
When: Saturday 17 February , 5.30pm onwards
Where: UNSW Roundhouse International Rd, Kensington
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Wisely Queer
Hear five speakers from the LGBTQIA+ community, who are over the age of 50 talk about their experiences as a queer person. This intimate event will share real-life experiences and stories.
When: Friday 23 February, 6pm onwards
Where: Randwick Town Hall
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'FLY' film screening - in partnership with QueerScreen
Join us at this international premiere with writer-director-actor Rafael Albarran also in attendance for a Q&A after the screening.
When: Friday 23 February , 6.30pm onwards
Where: The Ritz Cinema, 45 St Pauls Street Randwick
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Rainbow Families Spark in the Park
An extra sparkly Spark at the Park with a drag queen story time will take place at Coogee Beach, perfect for children between 0–5 years old.
When: Wednesday 6 March, 10.30am
Where: On the grass behind Coogee Beach
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Rainbow Flag Raising at Randwick Town Hall
Commencing in 2015, each year Randwick City Council raises a rainbow flag at Randwick Town Hall to celebrate the commencement of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival and to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community.
In 2022, the progressive pride flag was raised for the first time by former Mayor Dylan Parker.
The flag will be flying proudly above Randwick Town Hall from 15 February until 3 March 2024.
Below is a photo of Councilor Philipa Veitch, Mayor of Randwick holding the progress pride flag prior to being raised at Randwick Town Hall in 2024.
Coogee Rainbow Walkway
In December 2020, Randwick Councillors unanimously supported an initiative to install a temporary 50-metre rainbow walkway on Coogee Beach Promenade as part of a Randwick City Council proposal to celebrate diversity, inclusivity and equality.
Watch a time lapse video of the rainbow installation here
In 2023, the Coogee Rainbow was updated to include five additional Progress Pride Flag colours to create a more inclusive rainbow that welcomes and celebrates our diverse community.
Read more about it here
Coogee Rainbow Walkway Official Ribbon Cutting
On Saturday 20th February 2021, Coogee Beach’s rainbow walkway was unveiled with colourful fanfare at a ribbon cutting ceremony by former Randwick Mayor Danny Said, Mardi Gras CEO Albert Kruger and Destination NSW CEO Steve Cox. Special performances were given by esteemed Sydney drag artists Charisma Belle, Carmen Geddit and Hannah Conda on the rainbow. The event was hosted by journalist and LGBTQIA+ advocate Julie McCrossin AM
