Image credit: Teague Leigh, Pride March 2025

Pride March Plans Unveiled

Update #3

Hi there!

We've penned our Midsumma Pride March plans in ink and are ready to share them with you gorgeous people. 

Read on to discover:

1. Your position in the march
2. Your unique arrival time
3. Details about our Participant Briefing

Your Wave and Arrival Time

You are marching in Wave E, the queer community groups and organisations.

Your group must arrive at Ian Johnson Oval at 9:50am.

It is essential that all marchers adhere to this call time; it allows us to help the tens of thousands of people marshal into position. If you're in a group, this applies to everyone that you're marching with.

If you do not arrive at your appointed time, you may lose your place in the march.

You're Invited to the Participant Briefing

Tuesday 27 January, 6-7pm. Attend online via Zoom. 

🔗 Register to receive our Zoom link here: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GEWaq_5ERr60Rp7PfMe2Pw

Before the march takes place, we hold an annual meeting to present key information and answer any and all questions. 

Pride March is huge, so it's crucial you attend to stay across details including:

• Our emergency procedures
• The differences between on foot vs vehicle marshalling
• Top tips for the day 

It's compulsory for one representative from your group as well as all vehicle drivers to attend this briefing.

Click the link above and enter your details to access the link to the Participant Briefing. 

The meeting will take place on Zoom. You don't need an account to access the meeting. If you're a Zoom newbie you can find tips on how to join meetings here.

Image credit: Flynn Smeaton

Accessible Marshalling Tent

The Ian Johnson Oval has some accessibility challenges, so an Accessibility Marshalling Tent will be provided at the start of the march. 

This is set up for those who need to wait in the shade, with seating. It's also great for anyone using mobility devices, as the tent is adjacent to both the footpath and a ramp connecting to the parade route. 

Any marchers can assemble at this tent and join the rest of their group when it’s their time to march. Volunteers will be on hand to assist. 

The new accessible drop-off point for participants is at the intersection of Fitzroy Street and Lakeside Drive (just north of tram stop 16). See Google Maps or option 1 of Pride March Access Points).

This can be accessed via: 

• Left turn from Lakeside Drive, 
• Right turn from Princess St
• Or a U-turn on Fitzroy St

Note that no parking is available — this is a drop-off zone only.

From here it's about a 3 minute walk or wheel to the march marshalling area on Ian Johnson Oval, including the Accessible Marshalling Tent.

If you would like assistance with way-finding, please email access@midsumma.org.au prior to the event or call 0419 682 064 on event day.

Your to-do list:

1. Set up a group chat for your fellow marchers. Send them the image above of your arrival time and our map.
2. Lock in any outstanding details about vehicles and drivers ASAP. Keep your eyes peeled for our incoming email with vehicle instructions.
3. If you're in a group, select your representative to attend the Participant Briefing on Tues 27 Jan at 6:00pm. Remember, any vehicle drivers must register and attend as well (so please pass on the link above).
4. Write the dates below in your diary:

Key Dates

Tues 27 Jan 2026 - Participant Briefing 

Sun 1 Feb 2026 - Midsumma Pride March

Click to view previous Pride March updates: #1, #2

Should you require additional support, you can contact our team at admin@midsumma.org.au or by calling 03 9296 6600.

Image credit: Suzanne Phoenix, Pride March 2025