LETTERKENNY Festival 2023 will run in conjunction with the town’s first Pride Festival to celebrate in music, pride and a coming together over the weekend of August 18 to 20.
The festival promises a spectacular line-up of events and performances that will cater to all ages and interests, with something for residents and visitors alike.
This year’s festival is run in conjunction with Letterkenny’s first Pride Festival, showcasing the town’s commitment to celebrating diversity, inclusion, and self-expression.
The event kicks off on Friday, August 18 at McGettigan’s Hotel on Main Street with the Gig-Rig entertainment starting at 7.30pm. Music lovers are in for an unforgettable experience, embracing a diverse range of musical styles, right across the weekend.
Sunday, August 20 brings excitement and adrenaline with the Soap Box Derby on the Port Road, in association with the RNLI, starting promptly at 2pm from the Golden Grill car park. Witness the thrill as home-made soapbox racers compete for glory and support a great cause in the process.
Sunday is “Country Sunday” on the Gig-Rig at Sister Sara’s starting at 5pm.
To ensure a wonderful experience for families, the Letterkenny Community Development Project’s “Stay and Play Program” will host face painting, arts and crafts, a photo booth, games corner, toddler’s corner, and appearances by beloved cartoon characters on the Saturday and Sunday.
Looking forward to the weekend Letterkenny Festival committee member Jimmy Kennedy said: “The Letterkenny Festival 2023 promises to be an extraordinary celebration of music, pride, and community unity. We’re looking forward to a great weekend that embraces the diversity that makes Letterkenny such a vibrant and inclusive town.”
Letterkenny’s first Pride Festival takes place on August 19 and adds another layer of joy and significance to the festival. Organised in partnership with the LGBTQ+ community, it is a time to celebrate how Ireland has evolved and to show support to Donegal’s LGBTQ+ community.
As well as the Pride parade, there will be events happening throughout the town, including a screening of ‘Pride’ at Century Cinema and a Pride After Party in The Brewery Bar.
Kayleigh Bowery, one of the organisers of Letterkenny Pride Festival, is looking forward to the event: “This event is a long time coming. This year marks 30 years since homosexuality was decriminalised in Ireland. The parade and entertainment will bring colour, music, and unity throughout the town, while also reflecting the progress made over the past 30 years. See Letterkenny Festival on Facebook.”
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