First Nations First Light: A festival welcome

To commemorate the start of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025, join us by the shores of Bondi Beach on Gadigal, Bidjigal and Birrabirragal Lands.

Free to join, First Nations First Light marks the official commencement of the annual LGBTQIA+SB celebrations welcoming festival-goers onto the unceded and sacred Lands and honours the longest-continuous culture on the planet.

Start time:

• 7am arrival

• 7:15am commencement

Location:

In front of Bondi Pavilion (north side).

In case of wet weather, First Nations First Light will take place inside Bondi Pavilion.

Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony led by:

• Graham Simms, Gadigal

• Rowena Welsh-Jarrett, Dharawal and Gumbaynggirr

Curated by:

• Phillip Maresso, First Nations Curator, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras