PARRAMATTA PRIDE PICNIC
After last year's overwhelming success, we're excited to be able to welcome you back to Parramatta Park Bowling Green and surrounds for Parramatta Pride Picnic 2025!
Come join us and see our popular mix of market stalls featuring a variety of community and corporate partners and a great selection of food all within the lawns and gardens of our licensed bar area, allowing visitors to meander responsibly all afternoon with a curated list of beers, wines and cocktails.
As Western Sydney’s largest Pride event, Parramatta Pride Picnic is proudly a collaboration between Parramatta Queer Forum, part of ACON’s Inclusive Communities Networks, Inclusiv Events, supporting partners and a dedicated team of volunteer event organisers.
When and Where is it happening?
Saturday 11th October, 2025. 11:00am to 5:00pm.
Bowling Green, Parramatta Park
Pitt Street & Macquarie Street
Is there parking available?
The Pitt St / Macquarie St gates of Parramatta Park are the main vehicle entrance and exit for Parramatta Pride Picnic.
Parking options include the surrounding Parramatta Park sign-posted parking areas, nearby street parking and parking stations at Club Parramatta and Justice Precinct Car Park at 13 Hunter St.
Please also visit Greater Sydney Parklands for a good summary of public transport options.
Contact us at contact@inclusivevents.com.au if you require an Accessible car space to be reserved nearby to the event entrance on the day (Note: limited spaces available)
Is there a cost to attend the event?
Parramatta Pride Picnic is proudly a free event for all to attend.
What to Expect on the day?
This year’s Parramatta Pride Picnic is set to be our biggest one yet!
We’re expecting over 1500+ friends, family and participants from across Western Sydney and beyond, to join us for a day of celebration.
You can explore more than 40 stalls featuring a diverse range of popular community and business partners, offering a variety of goods and information.
Get ready to enjoy a fantastic afternoon with a diverse line-up of live entertainment and music, along with delicious food and beverages available throughout the day.
To stay up to date on all the latest news, including announcements about our entertainment line-up and participating stalls, be sure to follow us on Instagram too!!
Will there be accessible access?
Parramatta Pride Picnic is surrounded by level entrance ways with accessible toilets within our event precinct and multiple other locations throughout Parramatta Park.
Is this event licensed or BYO?
Parramatta Pride Picnic is a fully licensed event, with a bar and a great selection of good value food and drinks for you to enjoy responsibly whilst you meander the stalls and enjoy the entertainment.
No BYO alcohol please, but do bring along a reusable water bottle to refill as needed.
Is this an all ages event?
Yes.
Standard NSW Bar Rules of 18+ years of age, still apply when & where alcohol is served.
What can I bring along on the day?
Great vibes, community spirit, your four-legged friends, and a picnic rug, if you so wish.
What can't I bring?
Preferably no plastic bags, no helium ballons and no non-biodegradable glitter.
Is there an After Party?
Saturday, 11/10/2025 – 4.30 till 8.00 PM
Saturday 11th October, 2025. 11:00am to 5:00pm.
The Pitt St / Macquarie St gates of Parramatta Park are the main vehicle entrance and exit for Parramatta Pride Picnic.
Parking options include the surrounding Parramatta Park sign-posted parking areas, nearby street parking and parking stations at Club Parramatta and Justice Precinct Car Park at 13 Hunter St.
Please also visit https://www.parrapark.com.au/plan-your-visit/gettingtothepark/ for a good summary of public transport options.
Though no BYO alcohol please.
Yes.
Standard Bar rules still apply when & where alcohol is served.
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook via the links above!!
Thank You to all who came and made Parramatta Pride Picnic a success in 2024 !!!
Catch a glimpse of our 2023 Parramatta Pride Picnic Event !!
BEYOND EXPO
Celebrating queer travel and life experiences. BEYOND is an event showcasing all the great destinations, travel and experiences beyond the 5 years since marriage equality and Beyond COVID and restrictions.
Stay tuned for the next Beyond Expo Event!