Fitzroy Street

Some of the most fun you can have at Midsumma Festival is the joyful Pride March in St Kilda, followed by an afternoon of partying at Catani Gardens. This year, the march will take place on Sunday, February 1.  The festivities kick off at 10.30am, with thousands of people expected to be in attendance for the one-kilometre trek down Fitzroy Street. Whether you identify as queer or you're a queer ally, the Pride March is a wonderful act of solidarity towards LGBTQIA+ and gender diverse people all over the world who live without the respect, rights and dignity they deserve. As it wraps up, those watching are invited to jump on the tail end of the parade and follow the procession into Catani Gardens for free entertainment, DJs, performers and a diverse range of food options to suit all tastes. As is tradition, the parade will begin with the roaring engines of the Dykes on Bikes, Rainbow Riders Victoria and Melbourne Motorcycle Tourers, with the rest of the marchers led by the Rainbow Mob contingent. An accessible viewing area is available at tram stop 134 (there will be no trams running through there during the march), with marshals on site to ensure views of the parade remain clear at all times.  For more information, visit the Midsumma Festival website. Want more? Here's our guide to the best things to see at Midsumma this year.