NIPSA is proud to stand in solidarity with our LGBTQI+ members, colleagues and communities by participating in Pride events right across Northern Ireland this summer.
In line with our core values—promoting equality of opportunity and developing positive policies for all - we are delighted to support Pride celebrations from June through August 2026. These events are an important opportunity to celebrate diversity, visibility and inclusion, while reaffirming our commitment to equality in the workplace and beyond.
We enthusiastically encourage all members, branches, families and allies to come along, take part, and show their support.
Pride Parades 2026
- Omagh Pride: 13 June, 1.15pm – 3pm
- Mid-East Antrim Pride, Ballymena: 20 June, 2pm – 3pm
- Fermanagh Pride, Enniskillen: 18 July, 12.30pm – 1.15pm
- Belfast Pride: 25 July, 1pm (build-up from 11am)
- Causeway Pride, Portrush: 1 August, 2pm – 3.45pm
- Lurgan Pride: 15 August (time TBC)
- Foyle Pride: 22 August (time TBC)
- Newry Pride: 29 August (time TBC)
Next Event: Mid and East Antrim Pride - Saturday 20 June
Meeting point: Back of Waveney Road, Ballymena (near the grassy areas of the household recycling centre)
- Informarion, Mechandise & Connection: 10am - 1pm, Braid Arts Centre
- Assemble with NIPSA: 1pm (look out for our flags!) Back of Waveney Road, Ballymena
- Speeches: 1:15pm - 2pm
Paul Bloomer - Activist & Streamer
Alexa Moore - Policy, Campaigns & Comms Manager - The Rainbow Project NI
Kirsty Mulholland - Former co-chair of Belfast Pride & British LGBTQ+ awards nominee
Demi Laverty - Local activist & community worker - Parade: 2pm: Waveney Road - Galgorm Road - Lower Mill Street - Wellington Street - Broughshane Street - William Street - Ballymoney Street - END POINT: Greenvale Street.
- After party at The Front Page Bar Ballymena from 3pm (no tickets needed)
- Drag Queen performances
- DJs Robert Brown & Jamie B
- Karaoke
- Planning your day? Keep a eye on Mid and East Antrim Pride Mid and East Antrim Pride for event updates.
Message from General Council
On behalf of the General Council, we strongly encourage branches and members to take part in Pride events - starting with Omagh Pride on 13 June. Your participation helps demonstrate our shared commitment to equality, dignity and respect for all.
Together, we can make a visible and positive statement of inclusion across Northern Ireland.