Mardi Gras’ 42nd Anniversary Kicks Off Global Pride
As the world gets ready for the Global Pride Livestream this Saturday, this week also marks the official 42nd anniversary of the very first Mardi …
Posts tagged Ron Austin
‘Godfather of Mardi Gras’ Ron Austin passes away aged 90
Austin famously suggested that gay rights demonstrations should become a street party, leading to the first Mardi Gras in 1978.
Legacy of Mardi Gras founders the 78ers celebrated during NSW Government apology
A packed public gallery burst into applause as the NSW Government apologised to the 78ers.
Mayor helps ‘Godfather of Mardi Gras’ toast 85th birthday
SOME call him the ‘Godfather of Mardi Gras’ and with friends and the great and good of the local LGBTI community in tow, Ron Austin …