The Pride Mardi Gras brought the 2026 Cape Town Pride month calendar to a dazzling close on Saturday as crowds gathered for a day of queer joy and expression.
The celebration at the Green Point Track followed the Pride Parade through the city streets.
The field buzzed with stalls, food, bars, and chill-out areas, while festivalgoers showed up in bold looks, ready to be seen and celebrated.
City Mayoral Committee Member Roberto Quintas welcomed the revellers on behalf of the Mayor.
Hosted by Stella Rose, performances by artists including 3 Tons of Fun, Jimmy Nevis and Craig Lucas followed, before rain brought an early end to the festivities.
The event marked the culmination of a three-week Pride Festival that began on 6 February and featured film screenings, celebrations, book readings, comedy shows and a host of other queer events.
See the images below by Nompilo Gwala.
