Busy weekend ahead for annual Mayo Pride Festival

THE annual Mayo Pride Festival takes place in Westport over the June bank holiday weekend, with events running from today (Friday) to Bank Holiday Monday next, June 3.

Held in the stunning surroundings of Westport over the June bank holiday weekend, events include hikes and cycles, the best drag show in Ireland, art, music and comedy.

Well-being and outdoor events include Forest Bathing, Drumming Workshop, a Pride Cruise around stunning Clew Bay, a Big Gay Hike up Croagh Patrick, and Ride With Pride, a jaunty cycle along the stunning Greenway.

By night, Mayo Pride presents a Post-parade Party Extravaganza featuring Ireland’s most iconic queer club DJs Conor Behan (The George) and Glamo (Mother) for a night of all thriller no-filler club classics and pride bangers.

Or join Ireland's favourite drag house Haus of Wig on Friday night.

Tickets are like gold dust for their Dublin shows!

They’re taking their show out of Dublin’s iconic Sugar Club to Mayo for one night only.

The Mayo Pride Parade will take place in Westport on Saturday at 1.30p.m. This year's theme is Be Loud, Be Proud.

The parade will be led by Sing Along Social who will help you to raise your voices and show your true colours.

The theme celebrates visibility, expression, and the right to live openly and authentically in rural Ireland and in all aspects of society.

Mayo Pride co-chairperson Shaun Lavelle pointed out why rural pride festivals are so unique.

“Pride is more important than ever. For rural areas especially, it’s the one time of the year when we come together as a community — to remember, to protest, and to celebrate."

Mayo Pride is proud to partner with AbbVie. Their support helps ensure that we can continue to promote equality and acceptance in Mayo and the West.

Event registration and tickets are on sale from www.mayopride.com.

Places are limited, so early booking is advised!