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The National Lottery’s Awards for All programme are once again supporting the LGBTQ+ Women’s Group Newry to host Newry Pride 2025.
This year’s Pride celebrations will take place on Saturday, 30 August, with a vibrant Pride Parade departing at 1:00 PM, followed by an open-air concert in Marcus Square. The full entertainment lineup will be announced soon, promising a day of celebration, visibility, and community pride.
Pride 25 will also see the return of events from last year such as the Pride 5k and Cliterature, as well as a blast from the past with Newry Pride’s Pride Talks Back panel making a return after 6 years. The Bank will be hosting a fundraiser on 7 of August with more details will be announced shortly.
Parade registrations are now open! Community groups, organisations and businesses are invited to take part. You can register at forms.gle
Velvet Opening Night 14 June
The Pride season kicks off with a Pre-Pride Fundraiser and the launch of a new regular queer night in Newry called Velvet. The launch event will be held this Saturday 14 of June at Bellini’s, featuring:
• Show Some Love – returning as MCs and DJs after their standout performance at last year’s Pride
• A fierce drag performance by Balencia Bliss
• Captivating burlesque acts by Poison Holly and Caitlín Eve
Tickets are available now at www.eventbrite.com
“We are delighted to announce that Newry Pride 2025 has secured enough funding to proceed with this year's festival. It was touch and go but National Lottery Community
Fund have once again pulled through for Newry, so massive thanks as we couldn't do this without them!
We are looking forward to again delivering this key event for the city's LGBTQ+ calendar with another show-stopping day of celebration and fun.”
LGBTQ+ Women’s Group Newry have also just launched their new website newrysapphicsociety.squarespace.com
The site includes details on how to get involved with LGBTQ+ Women’s Group Newry, who host weekly board game nights, workshops, and other community events.
Visitors can also sign up to the Newry Pride mailing list to stay informed about all upcoming events and announcements.
Support Newry Pride 2025
A spokesperson for Newry Pride said "As we prepare for another impactful year, we want to take a moment to sincerely thank the incredible sponsors and supporters who stood with us in 2024. Your generosity made a real difference, and we are proud to have partnered with: The National Lottery Community Fund, Lush Newry, ASEE, Newry Credit Union, First Derivatives, NIPSA, Unite the Union, Sainsburys, The Quays, the Buttercrane, the Canal Court, Centered Soul, Finnegan & Son, Magees on the Quay, Bellinis, Newry BID, Surefreight, Smart Storage, and Violet Psychology.
"Their support helped the group deliver meaningful programmes, connect with our community, and create lasting impact.
"As we look ahead, we warmly invite you—and new potential partners—to join us once again. With your continued support, we can build on last year’s success and make 2025 even more transformative. Let’s keep the momentum going, together."
Individuals can also Donate via Crowdfunder: gofund.me
If you are a business or organisation who would like to lake out an advertisement in the Official Newry Pride Guide 2025, please contact them.
