š³ļøāš Moreton Bay PrideFest š³ļøāš
- brutalnerd
- Jun 15
- 4 min read
š HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! I was so excited to go to my very first pride festival. I'm in my 40s, but hey, better late than never, right?! This awesome festival is on annually at Pine Rivers Park in Strathpine. The festival is filled with nothing but good vibes and colourful fun!
There were fantastic markets to explore and many community services offering cool, free activities. We made some pins, a bracelet, got stickers and I even brought home beads to make another bracelet. I also won a Lychee Mojito diffuser on a wheel spin at one of the stalls! I loved the activity where you take a message from a ball, like the one on the blue note. You then get to write something and put it in a ball for someone else to read. How beautiful and wholesome.
There were even FREE iron-on transfers of the PrideFest logo or other cute designs that you could add to merchandise you brought with you! I got two done on my Splatter room shirt that was covered in coloured paint. How cool! I freaking love it!! I'm glad we got in early because there was a big line-up later.
The amount of services there really warmed my heart. Mental health services, carer organisations, even a lawyer! I took advantage of a "free Mum hug" too. You could get a free Mum, Dad or sibling hug. What a thoughtful and beautiful idea.
It had an absolutely marvellous line-up of performing artists, drag queens, and DJs to entertain you on both the main stage and the One Love Zone. Fabulously flawless characters were walking amongst the crowd, with big beautiful smiles. Happy to take a photo with you and so friendly. The silent disco looked very popular at night too, everyone looked like they were having a blast dancing away!
There were lots of delicious eats to indulge in. I got loaded fries that were way too big for me to finish, and a yummy donut.Ā I'm glad they had bubble tea there for me as a non-drinker. It was so refreshing and yummy.
The facilities were excellent and very inclusive. The most I've seen compared to a a lot of other events. Some of the accessibility features of Pride Fest:
Accessible parking
Accessible toilets
Dedicated disability viewing area
Wheelchair friendly and accessible as the majority is on grass
Auslan interpreters on main stage
Accessible ATM
Food vendors serving at various heights
Gender neutral toilets
Quiet zone
Drop off/pick up zone
Companion cards accepted!
Now that's what I call accessibility and inclusion for all!
The only two small improvements I think were needed were a big screen to see the main stage performances and better lighting in that area. We couldn't see the food we were trying to eat and were concerned we'd step on someone walking through the crowd.
In summary, we had an amazing time and I would go again next year. It feels like a festival where everyone looks out for each other. It felt so safe and inclusive. I loved seeing so many age differences amongst the crowd and people being their authentic, remarkable selves. It was an incredible experience!
Did you go to PrideFest or another Pride event this month and what did you think? Let us know in the comments!
Accessibility
Cost
(ticket price plus booking fee)
Adult: $30.80
Concession: $19.40
Youth: $14.30
Child: Free (9 & under)
When
Annually in June.
Where
Pine Rivers Park. 125 Gympie Rd, Strathpine QLD 4500.
Companion Card Accepted
Yes! Free entry for your support person.
Ease of Companion Card Use
Very easy. After you purchase your ticket you just send an email and you are issued with a Companion ticket.
Customer Service
Excellent! In fact it was above and beyond.
Every volunteer and staff member were magnificent.
Wheelchair Access/Friendly
Yes!
Features mentioned in the blog as there were many!
Distance From Parking to Venue/Parking
There was disability parking close to the entrance.
Lighting was good in the parking areas.
Parking was free.
There is a drop off point if needed.
Parking was just a short walk to the gate.
Security
Probably the safest I've felt at a festival.
It was a very family friendly event.
There were a lot of staff/volunteers about with very approachable friendly faces.
First Aid was easy to find.
There were police around as well if needed.
Pet Friendly
Registered service dogs only allowed entry.
Quiet Spaces
Yes.
Food Options
You can take your own food.
You can take in a sealed water bottle.
Free cold water filling stations. Love these!
Crowds
There were a lot of people in attendance.
It didn't feel overwhelmingly crowded at all.
I loved most people sat to watch the main stage.
It felt very chill.
I hope this information helps you plan your visit and encourages you to experience this wonderful event for yourself. If you think anything needs to be added regarding your disability, please feel free to CONTACT ME
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