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Cher Headlining Sydney Mardi Gras

cher-1.3525346 LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 21: Actress/singer Cher accepts the Billboard Icon Award during the 2017 Billboard Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on May 21, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Ethan Miller/Ethan Miller / Getty Images)

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Cher is reportedly going Down Under in March to headline the gay and lesbian Mardi Gras.

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the 71-year-old music icon is close to confirming her appearance at the annual event in Sydney, Australia.

“Where am I going in March!?,” Cher cryptically tweeted on Dec. 3.

Australia is planning a big bash to mark not only the 40th anniversary of Mardi Gras but the recent legalization of same-sex marriage in the country. As many as 12,000 people are expected to march in the March 3 parade.

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Sydney Mardi Gras co-chair Brandon Bear declined to confirm Cher’s participation and told the SMH that “part of the excitement of the party is waiting to find out who the headliner will be.”