Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the largest country in Oceania and the world's sixth-largest country by total area. The population of 26 million is highly urbanised and heavily concentrated on the eastern seaboard. Australia's capital is Canberra, and its largest city is Sydney. The country's other major metropolitan areas are Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.
Mardi Gras and have teamed up to offer venues across Australia a COVID-safe solution to restricted crowd numbers at this year’s parade event at the SCG.Mardi Gras announced today the launch of the Mardi Gras Parade Viewing Events Grants program which will provide sponsorship for 30 viewing events nationwide.The program is designed to help support hospitality venues, small businesses, and LGBTQI artists and performers around Australia.Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras CEO Albert Kruger said, “Despite border closures and changing restrictions, it is our intention to continue to support the hospitality and arts and culture sectors and ensure the Mardi Gras Parade is as accessible as possible.“We encourage all venues across Australia,
