Kingdom Pride In Kerry
Just when you thought Pride was over, the Kingdom stands apart.
Kerry is to host its own Pride festival over the weekend of 16th to 18th July, with in-person, Covid-safe events taking place across Killarney, Tralee, Listowel, and Waterville.
These will be supplemented by online events for those who chose to celebrate remotely, whether they are located elsewhere across Kerry, Ireland, or indeed the world.
The festival will run across three days and includes a schedule of hikes, swims, picnics in pods, drag karaoke, quiz night and family-friendly events. Full event details, including information and links for ticketed events, are available at here.
Pride is important all year round, and not just in big urban centres.
While the main focus of the public and the media’s attention has been on the fantastic Pride celebrations in Ireland’s main cities throughout June, it is often forgotten that LGBTQI+ communities exist throughout Ireland, from big cities to small rural communities.
With this in mind, Kingdom Pride organises this annual event to highlight and celebrate those LGBTQI+ individuals that make up the fabric of Ireland’s regional towns and villages.
Morgan Queeney, Chairperson of Kingdom Pride, commented:
“In a time that has been isolating for so many, Pride couldn’t come at a better point.
Our Pride’s theme is “Year of the Phoenix”.
Every social community is rising from the ashes and being reborn, and we aim to do the same.
Our goal is to deliver hope, fun, and colour into life in Kerry for our community and our many allies.”
The festival is being organised by Kingdom Pride, a voluntary group of LGBTQI+ activists in Kerry.
