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Pictured: Midlands Youth Work Ireland at Laois Pride
Midlands LGBT+ Project and Laois Pride are excited to announce the final details of the fourth Laois Pride Festival.
Laois Pride parade and festival will take place from September 8 to 14 in Portlaoise, with plenty of events for all.
Pictured: Laois Pride 2024
From a clothes swap, a clothing upcycling workshop to a 'gaymes' night and a pet friendly walk, the festival plans to showcase the 'incredible diversity and inclusivity' that they are proud of in Laois.
On Saturday September 13, Laois Pride Parade and family friendly festival will take place all day with the Laois Pride Parade kicking off at 12pm from Fitzmaurice Place in Portlaoise.
"Everyone is welcome to join in the parade or stand on the streets waving the parade on," Laois Pride Chairperson Helen Lanigan said.
"At 1pm at Laois School of Music we have a free pride fun day with games, market vendors, performances and more. For the night time we are back in Kavanaghs for an evening of Drag Queens and performances from Sing Along Social and more," they said.
Pictured: Laois SPCA at Laois Pride, 2024
Laois Pride has been organised by Midlands LGBT+ Project, the only dedicated adult LGBT+ support service of its kind in the Midlands.
They hold regular support and social groups and if anyone needs any support, they are welcome to reach out to them.
If you would like any more information or to join one of their groups you can get in touch via their Instagram, twitter or Facebook @midlandslgbt or you can email help@midlandslgbtproject.com.
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