Line-up for first ever Laois Pride announced

Kayley Hardiman

Published: Wed 31 Aug 2022, 10:36 AM

Last updated: Wed 31 Aug 2022, 10:41 AM

The first ever Laois Pride parade and festival will take place on Saturday, September 17 in Portlaoise.

The day starts with a Pride Breakfast provided by the Bay Tree for community members and then an exciting colourful pride parade which will start and end at Fitzmaurice Place at 12pm.

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The line-up of events for Laois Pride.

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The line-up of events for Laois Pride.

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The line-up of events for Laois Pride.

After the pride parade celebrations continue on from 1pm-5pm in Fitzmaurice Place with a huge line-up of acts including Drag Kings and Queens, circus performers Sparkle Band, games and food trucks.

All of the day time events on the day are free to enter and family friendly.

It will be a very proud day for the county as the celebrations continue well into the evening with a ticketed Drag Show taking place in Kavanagh’s Bar that evening.

Other events happening in the lead up to the day include a Youth Pride Party, an LGBT+ Film Screening in Dunamase Theatre and Pride Parade poster making evening.

For more information visit the Midlands LGBT+ Project Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages @midlandslgbt

Laois Pride has been organised by Midlands LGBT+ Project, the only dedicated adult LGBT+ support service of its kind in the Midlands. They hold regular support and social groups and if anyone needs any support, they are welcome to reach out to them.