TasPride
2023 Events
Saturday 11 February 2023
Welcome to the 2023 TasPride Festival Parade and Party in the Park.
Parade Details:
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The marshalling point for the Parade is on the corner of Elizabeth and Patrick Streets, Hobart.
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Marshalling commences at 12 noon. All participants must be in the marshalling area by 12.45pm for a safety briefing.
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We will then sashay our way through Hobart along Elizabeth, Liverpool and Murray Streets, finishing with Party in the Park at Franklin Square.
Time:
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Parade starts at 1:00pm sharp
Registration:
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We require everyone to register so we can place groups and individuals into the various march spots.
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For group registration please click the "Group" button. For Individuals please click the "Individual" button.
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For those wishing to apply for a stall please click the "Expression of Interest" button.
2023 Annual Flag Raising Ceremony
Event hosted by TasPride
Friday 10 February 2023
12.30pm - 1.30pm
Hobart Town Hall, 50 Macquarie Street
Free
Join us for the official opening of the festival will commence with our Flag Raising Ceremony at Town Hall.
The unfurling will commence at 12:30pm followed by speeches and refreshments in the Lord Mayor’s Court.
TasPride Festival Opening Cocktail Party
Event hosted by TasPride
Friday 10 February 2023
6pm - 9pm
Rosny Barn, Rosny Hill Rd, Rosny Park
$15 for TasPride members and $20 for non-members
https://www.trybooking.com/CFICB
There's only ONE way to celebrate an OPENING...And get your minds out of the gutter, we're talking about cocktails to celebrate the start of the 2023 TasPride's Festival!
Come and join us with your friends at the beautiful Rosny Barn on the Eastern shore and celebrate the opening of another fantastic TasPride Festival.
Enjoy the grazing table, with drinks for purchase at the bar, including a few very queer themes designer cocktails fust for the occasion.
With live music from Twisted Scissors, the festive cocktail ambience is waiting for you.
TasPride Parade and Party in the Park
Event hosted by TasPride
Saturday 11 February 2023
12noon – 4pm
Parade | Elizabeth Street and Patrick Street
Party in the Park | Franklin Square
Free
Join TasPride for the 2023 Pride Parade & Party in the Park celebrations!. The Pride Parade is the signature event of the TasPride Festival!
The Parade starts on the corner of Elizabeth Street and Patrick Street and finishes in Franklin Square for the Party in the Park.
Rainbow Beaches
Presented by Rainbow Beaches with the Support of Surf Life Saving Tasmania
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 February 2023
During patrolled hours on the BeachSafe App
Bicheno SLSC, Bridport SLSC, Burnie SLSC, Boat Harbour SLSC, Calton Park SLSC, Clifton Beach SLSC, Devonport SLSC, Kingston Beach SLSC, Penguin SLSC, Port Sorell SLSC, Somerset SLSC, Scamader SLSC and Ulverstone SLSC.
Our volunteers will be supporting TasPride and the LGBTQIA+ community across the state through our 14 patrolled beaches.
Junior Judy's
Presented by Pussay Poppins and Judy's.
Saturday 11 February 2023
4:00pm - 6:00om
High Altar | 112 Murray Street, Hobart
$5
Junior Judy's is back to provide a safe space for queer youth to have a party. A Drag and Dance Party for under 25 year olds in nipaluna/Hobart! This will be an alcohol and drug free event for all ages up to 25 to celebrate Pride!
Judy’s Pride Ball
Presented by Pussay Poppins and Judy's
Saturday 11 February 2023
4:00pm till late.
In the Hanging Garden/Altar | 112 Murray Street, Hobart
Free from 4pm, $15 from 7.30pm door sales only.
Judy's is taking over In The Hanging Garden for a second annual Pride Ball! In celebration of all things Pride we will have music and dancing till the early hours of the day combined with shows of Tasmania's amazing drag and LGBTQIA+ talent.
2023 Pride Colour Run
Presented by Under One Rainbow
Sunday 12 February 2023
1.00pm
Cris Fitzpatrick Community Park, 35 Tottenham Rd, Gagebrook
RSVP by 21 January to underonerainbow@outlook.com
Experience one of Tassie's newest and brightest events, the 2023 installment of the Pride Colour Run.
QT* Cutie Cabaret
Presented by Hera Fox and Supported by The Grand Poobah
Saturday 11 February 2023
7.30pm - 11.00pm
The Grand Poobah, 112 Liverpool St, Hobart
$15-$75 (stepped price like pay as you can)
QT* Cabaret is a place for transgender and gender queer people to release their energy, in many forms, for many reasons.
Photo by TRASH KING
The Great Cake Bake
Presented by TasPride and Supported by Farm Gate Market
Sunday 12 February 2023
Deliver your edible cake to the TasPride Stall between 9:30am and 10:30am
Farmgate Market, Bathurst Street
Free
The guest judges will announce the winners at 11:00am
This is our 11th Cake bake-off in remembrance of Chris Jackman, hosted by the Farmgate market. This competition was hotly contested last year. Will this be your year to be named Tasmania’s best Queer Baker?
Prize Categories are Grand Prize Winner, Best Incorporation of the Festival Theme (Tasmania Transforms) and Young Persons Prize. All Prizes generously donated by Farmgate Market and TasPride
All cakes will be shared with the LGBTIQ+ and Market Patrons for a gold coin donation. All funds raised go to Working It Out.
Queer History Walk
Event hosted by TasPride
Sunday 12 February 2023
1pm – 3pm
Starts at Equity Bench, Parliament Garden
Free - https://www.trybooking.com/CFLDD
Did you know Hobart was once known as the Sodom of the South Seas?
Tasmania’s capital has a long and fascinating LGBTIQ+ history, from convict times through the roaring twenties to the law reform debate of the 1990s. Join history buffs and former tour guides, Rodney Croome AM and Martine Delaney, to learn about Hobart’s queer past.
4th Annual Handbag Toss
Presented by Banksia Hollow
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Sunday 12 February 2023
1.30pm – 3pm
396 Elephant Pass Rd, St Marys
Free - afternoon tea provided, BYO drinks
Come and celebrate the TasPride Festival in a relaxed garden atmosphere. Incorporating the 4th Annual Handbag Toss, with great prizes to be won.
Open to all LGBTQIA+ community, family and friends.
Fireworks Cruise and Dancing on the Derwent
Presented by TasPride
Sunday 12 February 2023
7pm
Brooke Street Pier, Hobart
https://www.trybooking.com/CFHMW
TasPride takes over Peppermint Bay's luxurious catamaran for one night only, casting off towards a glorious sunset cruise up the Derwent.
Our 'hostess' Miz Ima Starr and 'most-est' DJ Twingon will be acting as your cruise directors, curating fun, games, tunes and cameo performances from some very special guests.
Hearty canapes and jolly shipboard fun are all included in your ticket price, and our craft has a well-stocked cash and card bar to suit every taste.
See our Bridge lit up in Rainbow colours, and enjoy the Regatta Fireworks from the best vantage point in Hobart. Dress to impress, mingle dance and hit the waters - but not literally!
Bloodwise Training: TasPride Edition
Presented by The Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis, and Related Diseases
Monday 13 February 2023
1pm-3pm
Online. Call Scoutt on (03) 6234 1242 for accessibility/support or other booking enquiries.
Join us for TasCAHRD's free online training about blood borne viruses - how they affect Tasmanians and the impact of stigma and discrimination to accessing healthcare.
Help reduce HIV and Hepatitis transmissions by updating your knowledge and celebrating how far we have come in treatment and prevention! All participants recieve a certificate.
Madge's Picnic
Presented by TasPride
Monday 13 February 2023
12noon – 4pm
Parliament Street Reserve, Sandy Bay
Gold Coin Donation
Everyone is invited to our annual picnic, including your fave fur baby. Bring a picnic rug, snacks, drinks, umbrella and dress for the weather. Enjoy the TasPride BBQ and entertainment including music, stalls, games and don't forget to dress to impress (you and your fur baby) for the very silly Big Gay Pet Parade!
This picnic honours Madge Lowestoft, an adored community elder who's kindness, generosity and welcoming nature will be sorely missed.
This one's for you Madge.
A Twist of Lemons: Pride Warm Up and Celebrations
Presented by A Twist of Lemons
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Friday 27 January and Friday 24 February 2023
5pm – 9pm
Boodle Beasley, 315 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
A Twist of Lemons is a welcoming social space for queer women, diversity and allies. Join us for two gatherings - one before and one after the TasPride Festival. Come on your own, come with a friend, everyone welcome. Good company guaranteed!
This Way/That Way: Youth Voices for TasPride
Presented by The Link Youth Health Services
Wednesday 8 February 2023
1pm-4pm
The Link Health Service, 57 Liverpool Street.
Young LGBTQIA+ Tasmanians are invited to come to The Link's weekly free lunch and join a workshop to learn about recording for podcasts/radio, share your story and share snacks.
This Way/That Way is a weekly show on Edge Radio 99.3fm discussing sexual and reproductive health, relationships and culture. This event is specifically for LGBTQIA+ identified young people (16-25)
For more information, see our program or contact Corey on (03) 6234 1242 or at corey@tascahrd.org.au.
Pride Swim Club
Presented by Hobart City Council and Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre
6, 20, 27 February 2023
7pm-7.45pm
Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre, 1 Davies Ave, Queens Domain
$13.50 per lesson
Enrol at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/prideswimclub
Inclusive swim lessons for the LGBTQIA+ community aged 16 and above, catering to all abilities.
Hobart Out Tennis
Every Tuesday
5.30-7.30 pm
Domain Tennis Centre, 2 Davies Ave, Hobart
$5 for members, $10 non-members, with membership capped at $30/year.
The club meets at the Domain Tennis Centre every Tuesday (look out for the rainbow flag!) and all are welcome regardless of skill level.
If you're interested, contact us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HobartOutTennis) or at hobartouttennis@gmail.com