Cairns Tropical Pride

Cairns Tropical Pride was an annual LGBT pride parade and festival in Cairns, Australia, and the largest LGBT event in Tropical North Queensland.[1] The first event was held in 2006, and was originally held in conjunction with the Cairns Festival before changing its name for 2015 and 2016 to "Tropical Mardi Gras" and its timing to October.[2] The event reverted to Cairns Tropical Pride for 2017.[3]

Cairns Tropical Pride
GenreLGBT Pride Festival
BeginsLate September
EndsEarly October
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s)Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Years active12
Inaugurated2006
Most recentOctober 2018

The festival featured a variety of activities, including boat cruises, pool parties, art exhibitions and a Fair Day with a renowned Dog Show, community forums, drag and fashion shows, art exhibition and community recognition awards.[4] In 2016, the Fair Day also introduced an annual same-sex wedding expo.[1]

In 2019, the organization's board voted to discontinue the festival due to a lack of support, funds, and volunteers.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Tropical Mardi Gras in Cairns: "Show your love in paradise"". Same Same. 2 September 2016. Archived from the original on 30 November 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  2. Dalton, Nick (18 March 2015). "Cairns Mardi Gras to shine in October". Cairns Post. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  3. "Cairns Tropical Pride - Event - Queensland". Queensland.com. Archived from the original on 25 August 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  4. Alexander, David (14 October 2015). "Cairns Tropical Mardi Gras goes from strength to strength". Star Observer. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  5. Arts, About the Author Laurence Barber Laurence is Star Observer's; Writer, Culture; film, Digital Co-ordinator His background is in; television; jokes, arts criticism with a focus on LGBTI representation in media For; commentary; GIFs, actress (21 February 2019). "Cairns loses LGBTI festival as Cairns Tropical Pride closes after 12 years". Star Observer. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
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