Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Announces

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Announces

Ben & Jerry’s as Supporting Partner for the 2015 Festival.

 

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras have today announced Ben & Jerry’s as a Supporting Partner of the 2015 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

 

Ben & Jerry’s actively campaign on behalf of LQBTQI issues, most recently by demonstrating their support for Marriage Equality through their ‘Say I Dough’ initiative. The Partnership with Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras serves as a further declaration of support for the LGBTQI community.

 

Commenting on the new partnership, Michael Rolik, CEO of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras said: “Ben & Jerry’s have shown real passion in supporting the community through their marriage equality campaign and their enthusiasm for partnering with the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras in 2015. We are thrilled to bring them on board as a Supporting Partner this year"

 

Kalli Swaik, Ben & Jerry’s Brand Manager said “We are immensely proud to be a supporting partner in what is one  of Australia’s largest celebrations of the gay and lesbian community. Ben & Jerry’s prides itself as a social justice company and supporting issues that affect the  LQBTQI community is at the core of what our business values.”

 

The partnership was negotiated by mixitup Australia, Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras’ brand partnership agency since 2006.

 

ABOUT SYDNEY GAY AND LESBIAN MARDI GRAS

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is the world’s most spectacular celebration of LGBTQI pride and diversity. Each year, tens of thousands of international and interstate visitors come to Sydney to experience a three--‐week festival of over 100 events, culminating in the iconic Mardi  Gras Parade and Party. For full event details and information for the 2015 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, visit www.mardigras.org.au