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To celebrate Perth PrideFest 2025, we are kicking off the month with Team Perth's favourite event... Faction Carnival! We're proudly celebrating the 5th year of this fun-filled community tradition for the Perth LGBTIQ+ friends and ally community. The Faction Carnival is open to anyone who wants to participate—or come along to cheer on their mates!We have a strict participation limit this year of 150, so get your tickets fast!
Held at UWA Sports Park, McGillivray Oval, Mt Claremont – the historic home of the Perth Gay Olympics 1979–1990 (10 McGillivray Rd, Mount Claremont WA 6010, Australia) – on Saturday 8th November 2025.
Meeting at 10:00am in your factions. Official kick off at 10:30am with opening of the carnival & then games begin. Event concludes at 2:00pm.
This year we’ll even have a DJ spinning beats all day! 🎶
So what’s in store for the day?
You’ll get to play some of your childhood favourites—leader ball, tunnel ball, plus classic running and relay races.
No experience or athletic abilities are required. We’ve also got less physical events like the handbag toss and bucket ball tournament running throughout the day.
Join in whatever you feel comfortable with—everything is designed to be inclusive and fun. If you need support or assistance on the day, we’d love to help—just let us know in your registration.
We’ve also got some sneaky new additions and surprises planned to celebrate five fabulous years of Faction Carnival!
Faction Carnival is all about meeting new people, having a laugh, and enjoying a light-hearted day of activity and connection.
What to expect:
Registration is open now! Please fill out all the questions as best you can. Tickets are just $15.00 + booking fee.
Accessibility: UWA is an accessible campus. The event is held on grass. We encourage everyone to participate in ways that feel right for them. The event will feature bright colours and loud noises (like a typical sporting day), but please let us know if you have accessibility needs—we’re happy to accommodate where possible.
Closing date for registration: Friday 31st October 2025 at Midnight (11:59pm). Registering after this means less time to organise your faction colours!
You’ll be notified of your “faction” (team colour) on Monday 3rd November. Please wear your colour on Saturday 8th November as your team identifier! Each team will have a Team Captain, who may set up a group chat on WhatsApp. Be sure to download the app if you haven’t already—you can indicate during registration if you'd like to be a captain.
Come dressed in your faction colours and help us celebrate activity, fun and community on Saturday 8th November 2025.
LET THE GAMES BEGIN! 🌈
Photo Credits: Luke Riley, Shutterpups & Peter King
📸 Photography and Videography Notice:
Please note: Participants who do not wish to be photographed should inform our photographers on the day. This event will be photographed and/or filmed to help Team Perth continue promoting and delivering inclusive community events. By purchasing a ticket, you consent to this unless you let us know otherwise.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
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