Saturday 26th July 2025
Location: Parade Tower entrance, Kilkenny Castle, R95 YRK1
Call for Participants & Performers – Kilkenny Pride Parade 2025

Are you ready to celebrate love, diversity, and the power of being unapologetically YOU? We’re calling on performers, community groups, artists, drag queens & kings, dancers, musicians, activists, and allies to join us for this year’s Pride Parade! 🌟

Our theme is Le Chéile (‘together’ as Gaeilge) but come as your best, proudest self!

We welcome:

• 💃 Performance artists of all kinds (drag, dance, music, spoken word, etc.)

• 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQIA+ groups & organizations

• 🎭 Creative costumes & parade entries

• 👫 Allies who stand proud with the community

Whether you’re marching, performing, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines, there’s a place for YOU in this celebration of identity, visibility, and love.

How to Apply/Sign Up: Reach out to us via social media or email at hiya@kilkennypride.ie

After the Parade, make sure to check out the Family Fun Day at Butler Gallery!
Organisers Website

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