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Pride March 2023

General Info

The 2023 Pride March Adelaide will be held on Saturday 28 October 2023. Gather from 5pm at Wauwi/Light Square. March at 6pm in a loop, back to Wauwi/Light Square via Morphett St, Gouger St, Tarntanyangga, King William St, Waymouth St. See the map of the route.

Please note that the March begins at 6pm, half an hour earlier than in previous years. Anyone who supports queer LGBTIQA+ people and communities is welcome to participate. The March will be followed by a series of parties at venues around Adelaide.

Access

The March route is flat and wheelchair accessible. Auslan interpreters will be present.

Individuals, Friends and Family

Individuals and small groups of friends and family can simply turn up on the day. We gather from 5pm and the March starts moving at 6pm. There will be a DJ playing. Participation in Pride March Adelaide is free.

Groups and Businesses

Groups and businesses that include and support LGBTIQA+ people are invited to register so that we can plan the order and logistics of the March. Registrations are now open, and will close on 1 October 2023.

Vehicles

Groups may use a vehicle.
Groups using a vehicle must register with Pride Adelaide.
Groups are limited to one vehicle each due to limited road space at the gathering point in Wauwi/Light Square (emergency services excepted).
Drivers must be licensed and legally entitled to drive on public roads.
Vehicles must be registered and roadworthy.
Vehicles must be small enough to be driven with a regular drivers licence (emergency services excepted).
Vehicles must travel at walking pace – not more than 5 km/h.

Motorcyclists

The march is led by the motorcycle contingent.
Motorcyclists do not need to register.
Motorcyclists must be licensed and legally entitled to ride on public roads.
Motorcycles must be registered and roadworthy.
Motorcyclists will have permission from SA Police to not wear helmets during the March.
Helmets must be worn before and after the March.
Motorcyclists must travel at walking pace – not more than 5 km/h.
Motorcyclists may have a passenger.
There is a Facebook Group where we will post up-to-date information for motorcyclists.
See the Assembly Map for details of where motorcycles should assemble in the south-eastern corner of Wauwi/Light Square.

General Safety

The safety of participants is our number one priority. The following prohibitions will help us all stay safe.

No Fire - open flames, fireworks, flares, fire batons, fire breathing, sparklers, etc. are prohibited.
No Projectiles - nothing is to be thrown at people, instead you may hand things to people.
No Loose Glitter - loose glitter is not permitted as it is lethal to animals and the environment when washed into our waterways.
No Balloons - balloons are not permitted unless they are biodegradable.
No Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia, etc.
No Alcohol - the gathering point, ending point, and march route are within a dry zone and the police may fine you if you consume alcohol.
Please co-operate with directions from Pride March Volunteer Marshals.