27/02/2026
Joy is one of our core values at MCCWS, and tonight’s Sydney Mardi Gras Parade offers a powerful reminder of what that value looks like when it comes alive in community. Joy is more than a moment of celebration—it’s an act of courage, a declaration of identity, and a way of creating belonging. As the city fills with colour, music, and pride, we honour the LGBTQIA+ community whose resilience, creativity, and leadership continue to inspire us.
Joy, in this context, is not simply happiness. It is connection, affirmation, and the freedom to live authentically. Mardi Gras shows us how joy can be healing and how it can strengthen the bonds between us. It creates space where people are seen, valued, and celebrated for who they are.
As we watch or participate in tonight’s parade, may we carry this spirit of joy into our work, our relationships, and the communities we serve.
Wishing everyone a safe, vibrant, joy‑filled Mardi Gras!