At an annual general meeting for InterPride, the international association of pride organisations, held on Sunday night [AEDT] in Athens, Greece, Sydney became the first city in the southern hemisphere to host a major international LGBTQI event with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras’ successful bid to host WorldPride 2023.
“Sydney is set to shine after winning the rights to host international WorldPride in 2023, and the NSW tourism industry is celebrating the major win,” said TTF Chief Executive and WorldPride 2023 bid for Sydney Advisory Committee member Margy Osmond today.
“What an amazing event to secure for Sydney and coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the first Australian Gay Pride week, Sydney is set to be brimming with visitors and participants alike.”
WorldPride 2019 saw an estimated four million people gather in New York City.
