Words by Harry Webber

Australia votes YES, and it’s time to celebrate.

In a big middle finger to conservative politicians of the nation, Australians turned out in huge numbers to vote YES in the marriage equality survey, with 61% of more than 12.7 million people came together to support the rights of the gay community. There’s still work to be done to push the law through the parliament, but in the words of Opposition Leader Bill Shorten, “Today we celebrate. Tomorrow we legislate.”

So bust out the rainbow flags and glitter, and let’s dance the night away. Here’s some sweet parties worth checking out today.

BIRDCAGE RESULTS PARTY @ THE SLY FOX (9PM – 3AM)

Enmore’s iconic Sly Fox is serving up cheap drinks and awesome DJs to help us celebrate, featuring Wonky Disco Orchestra, Isa, Cunningpants and our fave pink-haired rap DJ, Mowgli May. Sly Fox will also be serving $10 beer and cider jugs, check the Facebook event here.

YASS PARTY @ THE LANSDOWNE (2PM – LATE)

Fancy an inner-city boogie? The Lansdowne has you covered with GiRLTHING DJ’s and Communal House Collective with lip-syncing drag band The Magda Szubanksis. It kicks off in the early afternoon for everyone who’s got the day off, so head on down for some daytime beverages. Event info here.

GOING POSTAL SURVEY @ THE ROSE OF AUSTRALIA (6PM – 11PM)

If YES gets in the mood for cocktails and champagne, head to The Rose at Erskineville and enjoy $50 bottles of Piper Heisdieck and $25 bottles of Fleur de Lys all day long! Check the event page here

YES PARTY @ STONEWALL (ALL DAY – 3AM)

Early bird YES voters have swapped morning coffees for cheeky cocktails at The Stonewall, with the party starting at 8:30am and running until late in the heart of Sydney’s Oxford Street strip. Hosted by Marilyn Mootrub and Maleman Cristiano, the night promises both DJs and live entertainment aplenty. Check out the Facey event here.

RESULT NIGHT: STREET FESTIVAL FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY @ TAYLORS SQUARE (6PM – 11PM)

Starting off in the symbolic heart of Sydney’s LGBTQI universe, and then taking to the streets in what will be a tsunami or rainbow flags, this one’s a multi-stage festival that’s all about celebration. Check out the event page here to follow the rolling updates and line-up announcements.