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Adam Lambert confirmed for Mardi Gras Party

American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert arrives Australia today for a promotional tour, before joining Kelly Rowland for a performance at Sydney’s Mardi Gras party this Saturday night. Can't wait!!

Mardi Gras Parade 2010

Saturday night, we and friends joined other 9,400 revellers in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade marched along Oxford street with Amanda Lepore as the chief of this year parade. The 32th annual gay and lesbian Mardi Gras parade was attended by more than 500,000 people. 

Check out the photo gallery of Mardi Gras Parade 2010 here!

The theme this year was “History of the World”, and the lead float bore the slogan “Remembering Genius”. Other highlights included homages to Queen Victoria and Frida Kahlo, numerous George Michaels, egyptians, zombies, dregqueens and surf lifesavers.

Kelly Rowland to rock at Mardi Gras Party

RnB diva Kelly Rowland is set to perform at this coming Sydney Mardi Gras Party, March 6. The news was leaked on her website, but was removed soon later as Mardi Gras adopted a “no comment” policy around Party talent this year.

Kelly would probably rock the party-goers with her top chart track "When Love Takes Over", produced by DJ David Guetta, who will also be appearing on the party line up. Kelly had been doing plenty of gay gigs over the last year, including One Mighty Party, Orlando and Fire Island, New York.

Mardi Gras Party takes place at Entertainment Quarter, March 6, 2010. Check out the line up at Mardi Gras Official website.

Unveiling Sydney Mardi Gras 2010

New Mardi Gras (NMG) has launched its official Season Guide with the 2010 festival’s theme, ‘Mardi Gras’ History of the World, unveiling an event-packed week between the Parade and Party.

Because of the Parade and Party split in 2010 NMG have introduced a new party called 'Parade Carnival' which will take place after the Parade at Entertainment Quarter. Big names for next year’s festival include Whitney Houston at Acer Arena, Spencer Tunick’s The Base, John Waters’ This Filthy World at the Opera House.

Lady Gaga : Bless God & Bless the Gay

Lady Gaga gave the speech at the National Equality March Rally in Washington D.C.

Sleaze Ball 2009

On Saturday night, thousands of partygoers attended the annual Sleaze Ball at the Hordern Pavilion and Dome in Moore Park Entertainer Quarter. In spite of the persistent rain, many were dressed to impress. This year’s theme ‘Game On’ certainly gave partygoers a broad canvas.

Amsterdam Gay Pride 2009

On August 1, Amsterdam kicked off gay pride 2009, with the unique floating Canal Parade to the large outdoor street parties and legendary dance parties later in the night.

Considered one of the best Gay Prides in the world, the weeklong celebrations included club parties, street parties, concerts, film showings, exhibitions, and of course the world-famous Gay Pride Canal Parade. This year’s theme is "ExtraOrdinary".

Mayor Cohen, who wed the first gay couples in the world, married five gay and lesbian Dutch-American Couples in an implicit criticism of the lack of same-sex marriage in many U.S. states.

With 100 boats and half a million visitors the boat parade, together with the street parties, this has grown into the second largest event of Amsterdam: An event where emancipation and partying go hand in hand; and where young and old, gay and straight feel at home.

 

Check out more full sized photos from the world famous canal pride parade after the jump.