First ever Pride event to take place in Ballymena next year

-Credit: (Image: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye)
-Credit: (Image: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye)


The first ever Pride event in a Co Antrim town is set to take place next summer.

Mid and East Antrim Pride will take place in Ballymena on International Pride Day; Saturday, June 28, 2025. Organisers say the Pride parade is an effort to celebrate "diversity, inclusion, and cross-community unity."

The Co Antrim event follows a number of other new Pride events that have emerged in towns across NI in recent years, including Omagh Pride, Causway Pride, and Fermanagh Pride.

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Organisers of Mid and East Antrim Pride say the event will be "deeply rooted in cross-community spirit, and emphasises that tribal politics and divisive stances on social issues are not reflective of the broader, more welcoming community that calls this part of the region home."

Mid and East Antrim Pride will take place in June 2025
The first Mid and East Antrim Pride will take place in June 2025

They added: "We are proud to launch Mid & East Antrim Pride as a platform for peace, love, and togetherness.

"This event is not just about celebrating diversity, but also about building bridges across communities and showcasing the openness and kindness that define the people of this area.

"We as a collective simply believe that the true diversity that exists within our area deserves to be acknowledged and celebrated."

You can find out more about Mid and East Antrim Pride by clicking here.

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