4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
In photos – Colour, creativity and a quick change of venue for Wexford Pride in the Park 2025
Now five years in, the much anticipated annual event made the last-minute move from Min Ryan Park to Wexford Arts Centre, whose staff stepped in to ensure that the show would go on.
"Wexford Pride would like to extended our sincerest gratitude to the staff at Wexford Arts Centre, particularly Elizabeth, Pauline and Olchan who supported getting everything in place so swiftly,' the organisers said.
'The response that followed from our Pride in the Park acts, vendors, community organisations and volunteers spoke to the values that have always underpinned Wexford Pride in the Park (and our actions more generally) that create the conditions for community-led events like Pride possible.'
Always taking the opportunity to platform local and emerging talent from across the county, this year saw performances from the likes of Johnny O'Brien, Bloco Garman, 12 Gauge Outrage, The Quay Notes, The Zonai, Andrei Boyd, Redder Herring, Wexford Pride Queer Chorus, Mz Red Dear, Lilli Luna, Make & Luke and Ovalords.
Wexford Pride were also delighted to welcome back Poppy DeScrace & Disgraceful Cabaret for this year's Pride After Party which featured a stellar line-up of kings, queens and all things burlesque Poppy joined by Asher B Grant, José Mové, Gaylor Swift, Sionna Seanchaí and Chronic QT.
Organisers thanked everyone who got involved with the event stating: 'Pride in the Park is made possible through the support of volunteers who contribute their time, energy and skills in preparation for and during the day's celebrations - this generosity of time and spirit is invaluable.
"Wexford Pride would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to each person who's efforts together made the day such a success.'
