PARADE ACCESSIBLE VIEWING OPTIONS
There are accessible viewing options at the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade for people with disability and accessibility needs to enjoy with their family and friends.
At each accessible viewing area, there is seating available with an unobstructed view of the parade with a flat and accessible site, including ramps for access between kerb and road.
Free Parade Accessible Viewing Area
Please click here for more information and how to book free tickets.
Guests are also more than welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages, one food truck will be available in this area. Note that this area is an alcohol-free zone. There will be bathrooms available and access to a Quiet Room and changing places amenity unit.
If you wish to have the option of purchasing food and beverages (both non-alcoholic and alcoholic), please view our Glitter Club ticketed area for details on their individual accessible seating sections.
Paid Ticketed Viewing Areas with Accessible Viewing Sections
There is one paid ticketed viewing area, Glitter Club, with accessible seating sections which have access to food and bar outlets. Click here for more information and link to purchase tickets. Spaces are limited so please contact the ticketing provider if you would like to purchase accessible viewing area tickets.
Accessibility
Each of the above sites have the following:
- Dedicated accessible entry points
- Visible accessible signage
- Recognition of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program
- Wheelchair ramps
- Wheelchair-accessible Toilets
Accessible Transport
MARDI GRAS ACCESSIBLE TRANSFER SERVICES
We provide various transfer services to registered guests with accessibility needs to help them travel to their Parade viewing area. These services include:
- Accessible Shuttle Bus Service from Central Train Station to close proximity of the Accessible Viewing Area on Short Street
- Accessible Buggy Service – to assist with travelling from the Shuttle Bus drop-off to the Accessible Viewing Area in Glitter Club
These services are available to:
- Registered guests to the Parade Accessible Viewing Area
- Any Parade viewing area ticketholders (such as Glitter Club) with accessibility requirements (or their companions).
If you are interested in using any of these services, you must identify this when you purchase tickets or register for our Parade accessible viewing area by 5pm, Monday 26 January 2026. Please contact us on [email protected] or phone us between 10am to 6pm weekdays on (02) 9383 0900 if you have any questions or require assistance.
Accessible Transfer Services Route Map
Accessible Shuttle Bus Service
- A complimentary shuttle bus service will be available to registered guests of the Parade accessible viewing area, and ticketholders of other Parade viewing areas with accessibility requirements.
- The shuttle bus service works on a rotating loop. All buses are wheelchair accessible, and drivers will be able to assist passengers with getting on and off the bus.
- Below details the shuttle bus operating times along with pick up and drop off locations. From the corner of Bourke and Albion Streets, it is approximately a 100-200 metre distance on a flat surface to the entry gates for either the Accessible Viewing Area and Glitter Club.
- Please note that we recommend use of the 9:30pm shuttle bus for high-needs access guests if they choose to leave the Parade early and try to avoid the large crowd when the Parade finishes.
Accessible Shuttle Bus Schedule – Saturday 28 February 2026
PRE-PARADE
TIME: 5:00PM-8:30PM
PICK-UP LOCATION: Foveaux Street Bus Stand F, near corner of Terry Street
DROP-OFF LOCATION: Albion Street at the corner of Bourke Street
POST-PARADE
TIME: 9:30PM – 11:00PM
PICK-UP LOCATION: Albion Street at the corner of Bourke Street
DROP-OFF LOCATION: Foveaux Street Bus Stand F, near corner of Terry Street
Accessible Buggy Service
- A complimentary buggy service will be available to transfer accessible guests of the Parade accessible viewing area, and accessible ticket holders of the other ticketed Mardi Gras Parade viewing areas.
- The buggy service will transfer guests between the corner of Bourke and Albion Streets to the corner of Bourke Street and Short Street. This location is the entry gate for the Accessible Viewing Area. From this Bourke and Linden Ln location, it is:
- A 65-metre distance on a flat surface to the Glitter Club entry gate at Bourke St, corner of Linden Lane.
- Priority to this service will be given to high-needs access guests upon arrival.
- There will be two buggy carts operating on a rotating loop. This will be wheelchair accessible.
Accessible Buggy Schedule – Saturday 28 February 2026
PRE-PARADE
TIME: 5:00PM-9:00PM
PICK-UP LOCATION: Bourke Street at corner of Albion Street
DROP-OFF LOCATION: Linden Lane at the corner of Bourke Street
POST-PARADE
TIME: 9:30PM – 11:00PM
PICK-UP LOCATION: Linden Lane at the corner of Bourke Street
DROP-OFF LOCATION: Bourke Street at corner of Albion Street
VISUAL STORY
Please refer to our Visual Story for all information pertaining to accessibility access and how to plan your parade experience.
These stories play a vital role in accommodating the accessibility needs of diverse spectators. By understanding and considering these visual narratives, we aim to make the Parade an inclusive and enriching experience for all, ensuring that every individual, regardless of their abilities, can share in the wonder and joy of the celebration.
Contact
If you need more information about Parade accessibility you can contact the team via:
- Phone call (02) 9383 0900
- Email [email protected]
