ARN is gearing up for one of its biggest annual celebrations of diversity, inclusivity and Sydney’s vibrant culture with the launch of KIIS 1065’s third consecutive year as an official media partner of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival.

KIIS 1065’s involvement will be bigger and better than ever, with a huge line up of activations and integrations planned across the two-week festival embracing this year’s ‘Fearless’ theme.

The celebrations, which kick off on February 15, will again culminate in KIIS 1065’s participation in the iconic Mardi Gras parade on March 2, with a float and live broadcast from the event.

This year’s KIIS 1065 float will again showcase The Kyle & Jackie O Show, supported by iHeartRadio.

In 2018, Kyle & Jackie O, along with KIIS newsreader Brooklyn Ross and Kyle’s girlfriend Imogen Anthony, were on the parade float and were joined by ARN and KIIS 1065 staff to celebrate Mardi Gras.

The action at last year’s Mardi Gras parade.

ARN’s Chief Marketing Officer, Anthony Xydis, says partnering with the iconic Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras was important to ARN with staff from all areas of the business involved in the planning and execution of activity across the festival.

“ARN are proud supporters of diversity and inclusion. Since 2017, ARN’s partnership with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has been supported and embraced by people across the business, making it not only one of the most exciting times of the year but also one of the most important for further strengthening ARN’s values of energy, authenticity, creativity and action.

“The festival is one of the best times to be in Sydney, bringing people from across the world and all walks of life together in a true celebration of equality, diversity, and love. It’s a perfect fit for KIIS 1065 which celebrates and embodies Sydney’s vibrant culture.”