Newry Pride returns on Saturday 30 August under the banner “Louder, Prouder, Together,” celebrating resilience, visibility, and chosen family in challenging times.
EVENT SCHEDULE
- 11:30 Pre-Pride Session at The Quays Shopping Centre
- 12:00 Registration opens at The Quays
- 13:00 Parade departs The Quays, led by Grand Marshal Alexa Moore
- 13:45 Outdoor concert at Marcus Square, hosted by Brian and Daryl
- 17:00 Live music at Joe Magees with Ceev and Jack
- 19:00 The Official Pride After-Party at The Whistling Donkey, hosted by Becky and Connor from Show Some Love, Belfast
PARADE ROUTE
LINE-UP HIGHLIGHTS AT MARCUS SQUARE
| Time | Performer | Genre |
| 13:45 | Belfast Quire | Choral Collective |
| 14:30 | Clare Sands | Singer-Songwriter |
| 15:15 | SOAK | Indie Pop |
| 16:00 | St. Bishop | Electronic |
| 16:45 | Tramp | Indie Punk |
Family-friendly fun stands, food stalls and community info tents will surround the square all afternoon.
AFTER-HOURS CELEBRATIONS
Joe Magees (17:00)
Acoustic set with Ceev and Jack.
The Official Pride After-Party (19:30)
Hosted by Becky and Connor from Show Some Love, Belfast, featuring burlesque, pole, and drag acts.
Tickets: https://eventbrite.co.uk/e/999086286624
The Alternative After-Party
Newry Pride’s Official Alternative Afterparty with Beauty Sleep and support from Lord Jane and Tarot. All profits from the show are to be donated to The Rainbow Project.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/yew-tree-presents-newry-pride-official-alternative-afterparty-tickets-1574357769469
A MESSAGE OF CARE
This is a day to honour our joy, our history and our collective power. As we celebrate, remember to look out for one another – check on friends, lend support and ensure everyone feels safe and included.
For full details and to download the Newry Pride 2025 Guide, visit
https://online.anyflip.com/ctpkl/anda/mobile/index.html
All our links in one place: https://linktr.ee/newrylgbtwomen
Let’s make Newry shine – louder, prouder, together.
