Orange's most colourful celebration is about to hit new heights, with the Rainbow Festival Pride Party returning bigger, brighter, and bolder in 2025-now with newly announced host Joel Creasey, and headliner Odette.
Hosted by Orange City Council, the all-out Pride Party will light up McNamara Street on Saturday 22 March, with the incomparable Joel Creasey guiding the night's festivities. Musical acts include ARIA-nominated Odette ("Watch Me Read You", "Feverbreak") and up and coming electro-pop duo Sumner ("South", "Stranded") with a DJ set. Closing out the evening is DJ Jimi the Kween, spinning crowd favourites and dance anthems.
Orange Mayor Tony Mileto encouraged everyone to come together and celebrate in style:
"It's fantastic to see the Pride Party becoming such a highlight in our city's event calendar. It's a real celebration of diversity and inclusion in Orange, and I can't wait to see the community come together to show their pride."
This year's Pride Party is part of Orange's expanded five-day Rainbow Festival, running from Wednesday 19 to Sunday 23 March, which celebrates inclusion, acceptance, and the local LGBTQIA+ community.
Alongside the Pride Party, other highlights include the vibrant Rainbow Walk and Community Gathering, a queer film festival, drag queen bingo, comedy nights, and even a doggie drag queen day out.
The details:
Rainbow Festival Pride Party
McNamara Street, Orange
Saturday 22 March, 5pm - 10pm
Hosted by Joel Creasey | Featuring Odette + Sumner and DJ Jimi the Kween
Tickets are $25, 18+
