Pride in Newry Festival and Parade

The Newry Rainbow Community (NRC) - in partnership with Newry and Mourne District Council, the Confederation of Community Groups and others - is organising the first ‘Pride in Newry Festival’.  This will run from 22nd - 30th September 2012.  The main festival is focused upon Saturday 29th September, and will include street performers, arts and crafts workshops, busking, and family entertainment in Newry City Centre.  There will then be a festival parade through Newry’s main streets, followed by a free, open-air, ‘Party in the Park’ concert at McClelland Park.  This will be headlined by Brian Kennedy, supported by Barbara Bryceland, Shane Morgan, Ryan Jagger, and a line up of well known local groups and performers.  The festival will be a platform to showcase the diversity of communities and cultures in Newry City.  It will enable the NRC to increase its visibility, and to portray LGB&T people in a positive way - breaking down barriers and stereotypes, and promoting community cohesion and the integration and participation of LGB&T people in all aspects of the wider community and civic life of Newry.  If you would like to explore the potential for participation and involvement in the festival programme, or would like any further information, contact the Festival Secretary, Damian McKevitt, at Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or Tel: 07827 667562.