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Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras at Forrester’s Surry Hills

We’re bringing the rainbow from 13th February – 1st March for Mardi Gras 2026.

Applejack Hospitality is a proud partner of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras 2026. We’re celebrating over a decade of active support for the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras and the broader LGBTQIA+ community.

We’re spreading the love all around Surry Hills! Join us for our fun and flirty LGBTQI+ Pitch Your Friends event (5 minutes to convince everyone why your bestie is a catch), our epic Parade Day Party with good vibes, toe-tapping tunes and free entry, plus bottomless packages to fuel up before all your festivities. Forrester’s is a wonderfully safe and inclusive space where everyone’s welcome to let loose and celebrate with joy.

Plus, stay tuned for our Mardi Gras cocktail menu and other specials during the month.

Forrester's Pride Guide

Pitch Your Friend: Mardi Gras Edition

Got a hot, hilarious, or heartbreakingly cute LGBTQIA+ friend who’s still single? Join us for Hello Love: Mardi Gras edition, where you have 5 minutes to showcase your bestie’s most loveable qualities to a crowd of fabulous queer singles.

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Parade Day Party

We’re all set for a fun and flirty Parade Day Party on Saturday, 28th February with entertainment, colourful cocktails and good vibes all around.

No bookings required – simply bring your crew along and get ready for a fabulous, fun and flirty night.

Bottomless Lunches

Our Bottomless package is here to slay! Fuel up with a Forries feast in the light filled Phyllis Garden, with favourites from our menu, flowing drinks and good vibes.

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