YES! Love wins! Today's yes vote announcement is a huge moment in Australian history and a damn good occasion to celebrate in whatever way you damn well want. In other words: party your tiny little yes-voting heart out. Get loved up with family and friends, give them a hug and then drag them along to one of the many parties being held all over Melbourne today.
If there was any more reason for a Humpday drink or three—this is it.
PARTY FOR THE YES
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Right off the bat, you can join LGBTQIA+ and allies for the live result at the State Library today to celebrate the YES. Totally fab, you’re encouraged to rock up in your best party glitter to for an all-out party and you better prep yourself, ‘cos this kind of recognition has been a long time coming and you’re not going to be forgetting it anytime soon #letswinitandcelebrate.
Where: State Library of Victoria, 328 Swanston Street Melbourne
When: All day
For more info, click here.
BEERS AT THE LOOP PROJECT
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Right after the Equal Love live broadcast over at State Library, the team over at The Loop are hosting a day of celebratory drinking. Say yes to free beer or cider on arrival and bask in the glory of looveee. After that, head on down to the Vic Trades Hall for some quality partying, celebrating with the United For Marriage Equality and Australian Marriage Equality at the street party extravaganza.
Where: The Loop, 23 Meyers Place Melbourne
When: 12pm-5pm
For more info, click here.
VICTORIA STREET PARTY
Carlton
Speaking of which, yes there’s going to be an epic street party hosted by none other than the United For Marriage Equality team. Celebrating, appreciating, and lovin’ all the hard work, endurance, and of course all the love (because we love the love) the Street Party will be kicking off at Lygon Street before dancin’ their way to Trades Hall. Expect some classic tunes, drag, live entertainment, food and booooooze.
Where: Victoria Trades Hall Council Building, 54 Victoria St, Melbourne
When: 5:30pm-11pm
For more info, click here.
PARTY AT ROOFTOP BAR
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Presenting Marriage Queery (in case you had any last queries on how good this night’s going to get). Rooftop Bar is inviting you to head their way right now. Whether the vote came back Yes or No, they were always going to celebrate the LGBT+ community around the country. And what better way to do that than a day of disco? Outpost’s very own Whiskey Houston and Mr Weir will be joining the party so expect heaps of quality tunes all the way till sunset.
Where: Rooftop Bar, Curtain House
When: 10:30am-8pm
For more info, click here.
THE WEST YES PARTY
Seddon
The West is celebrating the Yes at the devilishly good Seddon Deadly Sins Café today. TheWest just wanna party and they’re celebrating all the good stuff. Think drinks, eats, and plenty of hugs—if you’re not one to go hard, then head here for an equally amazing but chiller loved-up arvo.
Where: Seddon Deadly Sins Café
When: 4pm-8pm
For more info, click here.
DJs AT POOF DOOF
Yes you read that right, Poof Doof are doof, doof, doofin’ for the love. With DJs like Jason Conti, Haley Maree, Roberto, and Fragile Future, you can expect a night pumped full of solidarity and love. And it’s all about celebrating togetherness so expect tons of tipsy “you’re amazing”s in the bathroom queues. Even if you’re laying off the alcohol tonight (it is a weekday after all), all you need is love…or pull a sickie.
Where: Poof Doof, 386 Chapel Street, South Yarra
When: 8pm-12am
For more info, click here.
Image credit: Levi Saunders