In 2021, Fair Day was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Louis Hudson and Brandon Bear from Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras had a virtual chat with some of the 78ers who shared their story. Watch below or click here to view on YouTube

Hear from our pioneers. Learn more about the origins of Mardi Gras, the arrests on the night of 24 June 1978, and what happened next, from those who were there.

The original 1978 Mardi Gras marchers shared their stories via Zoom, recorded on Sunday 21 February as part of the 2021 Mardi Gras festival (it would've been the date of Fair Day, which was cancelled in 2021 due to COVID restrictions).

Featuring 78ers Diane Minnis, Sallie Colechin, Penny Gulliver, Karl Zlotkowski and Richard Riley. Hosted by Louis Hudson and Brandon Bear.

Download 'It Was a Riot', the book by clicking here.

Visit the Mardi Gras 1978-2021 interactive timeline by clicking here