Mardi Gras Celebrations at Toombul, Brisbane

Brisbanites, you might currently be hanging out on your home turf, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t still celebrate this year’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. The event kicks off on Friday, February 19, and there are plenty of ways to get involved remotely — including checking out the online Mardi Gras Film Festival, and watching this year’s parade (which will be taking place at the SCG).

You can also get into the spirit of the occasion by heading along to Toombul Shopping Centre’s festivities. It’s hosting a number of activities, including something that you’re likely to see across your social media feeds: a dedicated mirror ball room.

Dubbed the ‘Selfie Love Crate’, this disco ball-adorned space will be shining, glittering…