Cairns Tropical Pride was an annual LGBTpride 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]
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]
^ ab. Same Same. 2 September 2016. Archived from the original on 30 November 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
^Dalton, Nick (18 March 2015). "Cairns Mardi Gras to shine in October". Cairns Post. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
^. Queensland.com. Archived from the original on 25 August 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
^Alexander, David (14 October 2015). "Cairns Tropical Mardi Gras goes from strength to strength". Star Observer. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
^Barber, Laurence (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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