THE annual Letterkenny Pride party gets into full swing from tomorrow when hundreds of revellers will celebrate Donegal’s LGBTQ+ community.
Organisers officially launched the festival on Monday past with a flag-raising ceremony at Letterkenny Public Services Centre.
But tonight is lift-off for many as the pre-festival celebrations get underway ahead of the high profile event that is now in its fourth year.
The county’s biggest town hosts the multi-day party, with the support of the town’s civic leaders and businesses.
Letterkenny Pride’s official Instagram account announced that this year’s theme We Stick Together is designed to forge community relations with lots of fun.
A spokesperson said: “We are so delighted to bring Letterkenny Pride back over the June Bank Holiday weekend.
“This year’s programme is filled with events to celebrate the richness, diversity, and spirit of our LGBTQ+ community.
“Whether it’s our Pop-Up Choir, the Hike at Errigal, or a spot of karaoke and bingo, each event is designed to inspire community and to give us the opportunity to celebrate joy, visibility and bravery together.
“We’ll bring Pride to Letterkenny together. We stick together.
“The Letterkenny Pride Parade will set off from An Grianán Theatre at 4pm on Saturday, winding through the entire Main Street, including Lower Main Street, for our longest route ever.
“The parade belongs to the whole community and we want you to be a part of it!
“Whether you’re walking with your group, waving from the sidelines, or dancing behind the band, you’re part of the rhythm that makes Letterkenny burst with Pride.
“The only place to be is Letterkenny this Saturday to soak up the sun with the family.”
Letterkenny Pride 2026 parade is due this Saturday. Credit – Pride Instagram account
Among the many highlights from this year’s exciting programme of events are performances at venues like An Grianán from the Pop-up Choir and the 30-piece Strabane Brass Band.
There will be top tunes from DJ Shay, laughter with Donegal celebrity Noel Cunningham and Highland Radio will provide live coverage.
The Letterkenny Pride spokesperson added: “Bring your friends and family and be part of the magic.
“Whether you stay for [a while or the whole day], there’s magic around every corner.
“Join our Pop-Up Choir on Saturday at 12pm and get in the mood for Pride by learning an ABBA Medley.
“This a one-off, open-to-all singing experience where we learn a song together and perform it in the same session. No auditions, no need to read music, and no ongoing commitment.
“No pressure, just good vibes. This is all about the music.”
