North Sydney will mark Pride Month with rainbow lighting on civic buildings and one-night-only projections of queer stories, launching at the Pride Picnic on Sunday 1 June.
The projection is part of Mapping Queer North Sydney, an initiative developed over the past two years to uncover and digitise the diverse histories of LGBTQIA+ people across the local area. The collection forms a rich, intimate archive of the people, places and experiences that have shaped North Sydney’s queer identity.
The stories will be projected at dusk during the Pride Picnic, a free, family-friendly event held at Ted Mack Civic Park from 3pm to 6pm. The event will feature live music, dazzling drag performances, face painting for all ages, food trucks, and a rainbow dog competition where pups are encouraged to dress in Pride-themed outfits.
North Sydney Mayor Zoë Baker said the initiative reflects Council’s ongoing commitment to inclusion and visibility.
“This event is more than a celebration – it is about visibility, storytelling and honouring the ongoing contributions of our LGBTIQIA+ community in North Sydney.”
For more information and full event details, visit www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/pridepicnic