LIMERICK PRIDE 2024 Parade Registration
The Pride Parade for 2024 takes place on Saturday, July 13 and we are now taking registrations for groups to take part in this year’s Parade.
Merchant’s Quay 12.20- 12.40 pm for floats, groups gathering from 12.50pm. Parade leaving Merchant’s Quay strictly at 2 pm. Finishing time at 2.45pm with groups making their way into to back of the Hunt Museum grounds, floats will continuing their journey or if they wish can park into the Potato Market car park at their own cost.
TO REGISTER GO HERE
Limerick Pride LGBTQ Festival 2024
Limerick Pride LGBTQ Festival 2024 will be taking place starting from Monday, July 8 until Sunday, July 14 with the Parade on Saturday, July 13 and will feature a multitude of events from workshops, support meetings and discussions to evenings of music and club nights, to cater to the Pride needs of everyone.
2024 LIST OF EVENTS WILL BE UPDATED BELOW AS THEY ARE CONFIRMED
Monday, July 8
On Monday, July 8 the official launch of Limerick Pride will be held at the People’s Museum at 6pm and will include the opening night of the ‘Great Queen’ photography exhibition which will run from July 8 -13 at the People’s Museum and ‘Queer Through the Years’, an event celebrating the diverse and vibrant history of the LGBTQ+ movement and culture featuring a discussion with historian Sharon Slater and Adam Long of the National LGBT Federation.
The ‘Great Queen’ project features 14 portrait photographs taken by analogue camera. Each photograph is accompanied by a verse from a love poem, with an unfinished song lyric at the end. The photographs are all in black and white, and they are adorned with threads representing the colours of the rainbow, symbolizing the LGBTQ+ pride. There are seven different colours, with two of each colour, woven into the photographs alongside the verses of the poem.
This project celebrates the experience of love of an immigrant woman is being depicted, and the place within the LGBTQ+ community, particularly from the perspective of an immigrant. Each portrait tells a different story, while the threaded verses of the poem, coloured like the rainbow, emphasize that love can be expressed in every colour and shade, while also highlighting the importance of diversity and acceptance.
Also on Monday, July 8, Queens of the Night takes place from 8.30pm at McGettigan’s featuring a night of drag performances, audience games, entertainment, and a fun time out. Finger food will be provided on the night followed by DJ. Free entry.
Tuesday, July 9
Tuesday, July 9 Lunchtime event , ‘Neurodiverse Affirming Therapy for the LGBTQIA+ Community with an emphasis on the Trans Community” takes place online at 1pm to 2pm.
The workshop will focus on the topics of Neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+ Community’s Mental Health, and how a LGBTQIA+ & Neurodiversity led Therapy Centre, can support the LGBTQIA+ Community’s Mental Health particularly the Trans Community during these challenging times.
The workshop will be delivered by Dermot McCarthy Clinical Director & Psychotherapist of Inner Voice Inner Journey, and Niamh O’Donnell, Psychotherapist, based in Inner Voice Inner Journey Limerick. Free entry, register online limited places available.
Also on Tuesday, July 9, ‘Understanding Intimate Partner Violence and Coercive Control: The LGBTQ+ context’ takes place in the Hunt Museum from 2.30-4.30PM and this workshop examines the specific and unique factors of IPV/CC from the perspective of the LGBTQ+ victim and explores how structural inequalities facilitate invisibility of the LGTQ+ communities in relation to service provision and policy development on the issue. We discuss current support systems and explore what can you or your organisation can do to support LGBTQ+ victims of IPV/CC.
The workshop will be delivered by Derek Byrne M.Sc., LGBT+ Domestic Violence Education Officer with Men’s Aid Ireland. Free entry, register online limited places available.
Also on Tuesday, July 9 ‘Pride Fashion Show at Marco Polo’, from 6.30pm features collections from the students at Limerick School of Art and Design, hosted by the wonderful Elle Uminati and Miss Bliss with a DJ Olivia Chau till late. Join us at Marco Polo, to celebrate Pride. Prosecco on arrival at 6:30pm, food is served at 7:00pm, this includes a starter, a main and a dessert. 8pm, the fashion show gets underway hosted by the wonderful Elle Uminati and Miss Bliss. Followed by DJ Olivia Chau and drinks till late.
Wednesday, July 10
Wednesday, July 10, Print with Pride with Limerick Printmakers from 4.30pm to 5.30pm, is a free event where you can bring along your t-shirts, jumpers, tote bags, or simply use some of the paper at the event, to create your own custom Limerick Pride Silk Screen art piece.
Also on Wednesday, July 10, Dance Limerick DL.BRIDGE with Limerick Pride & GOSHH takes place at 6pm in Dance Limerick, St. Johns Square for Dance Pride Project. DL Bridge Pride is a contemporary dance project for all LGBTQI+ identifying people. This is a free event for all ages to enjoy. Doors 5.30pm, show starts 6pm.
Also on Wednesday, July 10, Disco Divas at Roller Jam, a roller-skating pride party, taking place from 7pm-9pm in Roller Jam Limerick, City East Retail Park, Ballysimon. Lace up your skates and get ready to dance and roll with the best pride music around. Admission is €10, and prizes on the night for best dressed. Tickets available at the door and online.
Thursday, July 11
Also on Thursday, July 11, Cut Loose with Fannyland takes place from 6.30pm – 8.30pm at Wickham Way. Cut Loose is a zine/collage making workshop which is all about exploring who you are/what you’re into and celebrating it with crafty abandon. Tickets for the workshop are €20 and include: -all collage making materials. Zine/collage making how-to/tricks and tips. Join Fannylander with a sing along to a playlist of feel-good bangers, bops, and anthems. Tickets available now on @fannylander and limerick prides socials.
Also on Thursday, July 11, Pressed Flower Workshop with Pressed Flowers by Nell takes place in 101 Limerick from 7pm – 9pm.
Immerse yourself in an evening of fun, friendship, and floral finesse as our talented artists will guide you in creating stunning flower-inspired artworks that represent the beauty and resilience of Love. From colourful blooms to intricate petals, our workshop will be a haven of self-expression and creativity. 10% of ticket sales will be in aid of Shout Out charity.
Join them to celebrate Pride with an evening of art, creativity, and fun. Pressed Flowers by Nell are donating 10% of ticket sales to @shoutout_ire, a registered charity committed to improving life for LGBTQ+.
Friday, July 12
Friday, July 12, Wall Climbing takes place at the University of Limerick Sports Arena, come and join Sporting Pride Ireland for a fun evening. This event is open to members of the LGBTQ+ community aged 18+ and is being run as part of the Limerick Pride celebrations.
This is your chance to conquer new heights, make new friends, and celebrate pride in a unique way. No experience is needed. Just bring your enthusiasm and a positive attitude! Let’s climb together and show our strength and unity.
If you can not afford a ticket, please email info@sportingpride.ie, and we will sort one for you. With thanks to Limerick Sports Partnership and Active Cities Limerick.
Also on Friday, July 12, Limerick Pride Youth Party takes place at Lava Javas Youth Cafe, Lower Glentworth Street from 5pm – 8pm. Presented by Limerick Youth Service, young people (14-19yrs) from Limerick and beyond are invited to enjoy music and meet new people at this free event. Live music with Girlfriend and T.A. Narrative. The team will also be preparing for Limerick’s Pride Parade which takes place the following day. Lava Javas Youth Café, 5 Lr. Glentworth St, Limerick V94 28C4.
Also on Friday, July 7 ‘T’was the night before Pride’, a free entry traditional pre-pride party with street performers, guest DJ’s and camp classics will take place at Mickey Martins from 8.30pm.
Also on Friday, July 12 TGIF with Gowl Haus who will be taking to Molly’s 9.30pm till late with drag performances and club.
Saturday, July 13
On Saturday, July 13, the Limerick Pride Parade will bring some extra colour and music to Limerick City Centre, gathering at Merchants Quay, City Hall from 12.20pm for floats, with groups gathering from 1pm. The Parade will leave strictly at 2pm, the Parade will make its way up O’ Connell Street, across Glentworth Street to Henry Street, past Arthurs Quay Park, ending at the Hunt Museum.
Following the Parade, PrideFest 2024 at the Hunt Museum is a showcase of local and national LGBT culture in a lavish marquee in the museum gardens from 3pm to 6pm. This is a free family-friendly event with cone van, a cafe and bar on site, free face painting, live music, performances, drag, and plenty of entertainment including the Annual tea Dance with Myles Breen followed by DJ Ruth from the George Dublin. Hosted by Elle Uminati and Eddie Mc Guinness.
Also on Saturday, July 13, Milseán Pride, Queer market in Wickham Way on Saturday July 13th from 10am to 3pm.
Also on Saturday, July 13, Limerick Pride Climax Party Ft. Danny Beard takes place at Dolans Warehouse from 9pm with International drag artist and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Danny Beard headlining a stellar line up including ‘Dragged Up’ with Paul Ryder, Regina George and Pixie hosted by Victoria Secret joined by many more followed by DJ Ruth from the George Dublin. With three floors of music including ‘Saved by the 90s’ upstairs with live drummer, Alter Ego with DJ Olivia Chau in the Kasbah Club. Each venue has a different vibe to it. Ticket includes AAA.
Limited number of VIP Danny Beard meet and greet tickets available at Dolans.ie.
Sunday, July 14
Sunday, July, 14th the Pride Walking Tour will close off a week-long of events with experienced tour guide Declan Hassett.
Delclan will captivate you with stories of Limerick’s past and present. You’ll experience the architecture, history and folklore our Limerick’s faciniting city. Come and join us and share in a light-hearted look at the surprises and delights of the ‘Riverside City’.
This year’s Pride will have an educational aspect. Support meetings will be held during the week for youth, adult and trans groups. GOSHH, 18 Davis Street will provide Rapid HIV testing at different points in the week. Call GOSHH at 061 314354 or email info@goshh.ie for more information.
- LGBTQI+ Youth Supports
- Young people who would like to learn more about Pride and LGBTQI+ groups and supports in their area can chat with a Youth Information Worker via a live chat service.
- The live chat service will be available throughout the week from 4-8pm and can be accessed via limerickyouthservice.com or via social media.
- Venue: Online via www.limerickyouthservice.com
- Weekdays 4-8pm
