Celebrate Mardi Gras in the Inner West!
Head on down to Camperdown Memorial Rest Park to celebrate Mardi Gras with a free outdoor screening of the parade on the big screen. Expect food trucks, craft activities, a DJ, and fun for the whole family.
Where: Camperdown Memorial Rest Park, Federation Road, Newtown, NSW 2042
When: Saturday 28 February 2026, 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Parade screening starts at 7:00pm (approx)
Schedule:
4:00pm DJ begins
4:30pm Free BBQ
5:00pm All-ages craft activities begin
6:00pm BBQ ends, food trucks open
7:00pm Official Welcome
7:15pm Mardi Gras parade live screening begins
Things to note:
- This is an alcohol-free event
- This event is picnic-style so bring a rug or low chair to enjoy the live screening. Recycling and waste stations will be stationed around the park. If you are bringing a picnic, please ensure you take all you rubbish with you.
- We encourage you to BYO a re-usable bottle for use at the water station on site.
- Please be mindful that the area can be noisy and crowded so if bringing dogs, they must be on a leash at all times.
- Paved paths run throughout the park for easy access and accessible toilets are available.
- The event will go ahead if raining and will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions.
Contact us
Please direct any queries relating to the Mardi Gras Parade Screening to events@innerwest.nsw.gov.au or call 02 9392 5000.
Page last updated: 01 Apr 2026