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16 February 2024

Mardi Gras Special Events extended trading

The Minister for Gaming and Racing, David Harris MP, has approved an extension of liquor trading hours for certain events during the Mardi Gras Festival.

These events include:

Special EventExtended training periodClass of premises to which extended trading period applies
Mardi Gras Ultra VioletMidnight on Saturday 17 February 2024 to 1am on Sunday 18 February 2024All eligible licensed premises in Sydney, Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, Potts Point in the Sydney local government area and Paddington in the Woollahra local government area
Mardi Gras - Bondi Beach PartyMidnight on Saturday 24 February 2024 to 1am on Sunday 25 February 2024All eligible licensed premises in Waverley, Bondi, Bondi Junction, North Bondi in the Waverley local government area
Mardi Gras – Sissy BallMidnight on Saturday 24 February 2024 to 1am on Sunday 25 February 2024All eligible licensed premises in Sydney, Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, Potts Point in the Sydney local government area and Paddington in the Woollahra local government area
Sydney Mardi Gras ParadeMidnight on Saturday 2 March 2024 to 1am Sunday 3 March 2024All eligible licensed premises in Sydney, Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, Potts Point in the Sydney local government area and Paddington in the Woollahra local government area

What do I need to do?
Eligible venues that intend to take advantage of the additional trading hours must ensure they continue to adhere to responsible supply of alcohol requirements during the late-night extended trading period and have appropriate measures in place to ensure the safety of their patrons.

Eligible venues that have a condition on their licence requiring an alcohol plan of management to be in place are also encouraged to review and ensure they are compliant with their plans. 

Further information including eligibility criteria, conditions and restrictions on licence classes is available on the Special Event Extended Trading page.