Nimbin Mardi Grass

04 May 2013 - 05 May 2013

The first Mardi Grass attracted a crowd of about 1000 people and much publicity. The day went off without a hitch. It was a huge success. That year (1994) also saw the beginnings of many events that have since become intrinsic to the Mardi Grass.

Thus begins a weekend of song, dance, speeches, workshops, poems, pot art exhibitions, hemp trade and fashion shows, drug law and drug health information exchanges, seed swaps, magick, myth and joyous, stoned civil disobedience and political demonstration. Finally on the last day, a lucky few settle down for the Cannabis Cup.

The Mardi Grass gives voice to frustrations and problems that are vexing the whole of mainstream society, but most people aren't quite brave enough to express this to their neighbours. In the anonymity of a "freak-fest" like Mardi Grass, many people are quite prepared to stand up and be counted.