This weeklong festival takes place annually in September to recognize and celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Queer identity in Limerick City and the surrounding counties.
As the festival has grown, so too has the support from the civic authorities, the people of Limerick and the regional LGBTQ community, for which organizers are extremely grateful.
In 2012, the Festival expanded by a day to add an event aimed at a target audience in the counties; increased national visibility by expanding national advertising and attending national events; and added several arts and education events.
It is hoped that 2013 will see further creative expansion and increased national and international presence and that Limerick Pride can work in tandem with the Gay Games X Bid subcommittee to promote sport within the Festival and within the Shannon Region; that the festival will have an Irish speaker to give a presentation on National Pride and host an international Grand Marshal; and that the festival will include an international workshop and performance.
