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The Pride in Newry Festival takes place this week with a varied list of events for everyone including:
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Tuesday 27th August – Film night in the NRC Centre, Hill Street showing the powerful documentary “Before Stonewall”. On June 27 1969 police raided The Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York. In a spontaneous show of support and frustration, the city's gay community rioted for three nights in the streets, an event that is considered the birth of the modern Gay Rights Movement. Revealing and often humorous, the award winning Before Stonewall exposes the fascinating and unforgettable decade-by-decade history of homosexuality in America, from 1920's Harlem through to World War II and the witch hunt trials of the McCarthy era. Before Stonewall is essential viewing for all those who have celebrated their sexuality, or have been persecuted because of it.
Wednesday 28th August – Sinn Féin are hosting an evening looking at Pride in Politics. Taking place in Ballybot House, Cornmarket from 7:30pm the Party are inviting the lgb&t community and other interested people to join then in a discussion on lgb&t issues and the Party’s Equality Policy.
Thursday 29th August – The NRC Women’s Group invite you to a social evening for lgb&t people and their friends and families. The craic starts from 9:00pm in the ArmaghDown Bar on Monaghan Street.
Friday 30th August – Get some party practice in at the Pre-Pride Party in Bellinis from 9:00pm.
Saturday 31st August
10am to 3pm Marcus Square will have Stalls, Buskers, Street Entertainment, Face-painting, Info stands and a Community Circus.
2pm Pride in Newry Parade from Camlough Road roundabout.
3pm - Open Air Concert at McClelland Park with a mulitiude of acts both local and overseas.
9pm Pride in Newry Cabaret Ball, Bellinis, top floor with The Diva Dolls and Burlesque Belles. Admission £15 on the night or £10 plus booking fee at www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/7455857671 up until Saturday.
