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Official Launch
The official launch for Waterford Pride Mardi Gras moves to a new location in the city’s brand new Medieval Museum which opened last summer. Located in the wonderful Viking Triangle and next to The Bishop’s Palace and Christ Church Cathedral, the museum is the perfect location to get our festival underway.
Location: Medieval Museum
Date: Monday 27th May
Time: 7pm
Price: Free
In Association With: Waterford Museum Of Treasures
Relaxation Evening
The relaxation evening returns this year with thanks to sOUTh. Avail of a wide range of free therapies including acupuncture, massage and card reading. Places are limited so booking is recommended. Bookings can be made by texting 0862146733 or by contacting info@southlgbt.com. Refreshments will be available free of charge.
Location: Edmund Rice Youth Centre
Date: Monday 27th May
Time: 8pm – 10:30pm
Price: Free
In Association With: sOUTh
Ghost Walk
Explore the darker side of Waterford in a guided tour through the streets of the city. Discover the haunted tales behind some of our best known buildings and learn the grusome truth as you walk amongst the shadows in The Viking Triangle.
Location: Edmund Rice Youth Centre
Date: Monday 27th May
Time: 11pm
Price: Free
In Association With: Waterford City Council
Mardi Gras Cup
The Mardi Gras Cup is a 5-a-Side soccer tournament taking place in the run up to Waterford Pride Mardi Gras! Games take place every Tuesday at 9pm in the Waterford Crystal Sports Hall. Enter your team or just yourself now at info@waterfordpride.com. Final date for entry is April 26th.
The top 2 teams will play off in the final on Tuesday 28th of May.
Ms Gay Waterford
Waterford was the location of the first ever Ms Gay Ireland in 2010 and we’re proud that we’re now crowning our 4th Ms Gay Waterford to follow in the footsteps of Sinead Flynn, Aisling O’Meara and Christina Fitzharris. Do you have what it takes to join them? Contact us at info@waterfordpride.com to enter.
DJ Shaz will be taking to the decks following the competition for Ladies Night. We’ll also be joined by reigning Ms Gay Ireland Catriona McCaughley.
Location: Dignity
Date: Wednesday 29th May
Time: 9pm
Price: Free
In Association With: Ms Gay Ireland
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Time to get out your poster paints and art supplies as TranSE bring you an evening of banner making and fun! Join in the creative spirit and help bring some colour to the Mardi Gras Parade. Art supplies will be provided so all you need to bring is yourself and some imagination!
Location: Edmund Rice Youth Centre
Date: Thursday 30th May
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Price: Free
In Association With: TranSE
JoJo’s Live Lounge
Sit back, relax and enjoy the vocal stylings of Dignity’s competition winners from the past 5 years! They overcame weeks of pressure to claim their crowns and now they return to do what they do best – perform! Our very own Beat 102 103 radiostar Joanna Ryde will be hosting with original Live Lounge star Roxxi Sparks so expect lots of laughs and little bit of spontaneity.
Location: Dignity
Date: Thursday 30th May
Time: 9pm
Price: Free
In Association With: The Wanna Bees
Youth Group
Chill Out is Waterford’s dedicated LGBT Youth Group and they’ve always had an involvement with Pride. This year they’ll be holding a special Youth Group with lots of surprises and a party atmosphere. If you’re young and up for a laugh or want a chance to meet people just like you, why not get involved?
Location: Cafe Loco
Date: Friday 31st May
Time: 6pm
Price: Free
In Association With: Chill Out
Pool Party
Frat boys and sorority girls get ready for the ultimate spring break! We’re transforming Dignity into Daytona for one night only. Get your shorts and shades on and come join us for fun, games and dancing til the early hours!
Location: Dignity
Date: Friday 31st May
Time: 9pm
Price: €3
In Association With: WIT LGBT
Mardi Gras Youth
We feel it’s important that young people get to celebrate Mardi Gras in a safe and fun environment and so our dedicated youth zone for the day of the parade will be located in Cafe Loco. The cafe will be open before and after the parade and open exclusively for young people.
Location: Cafe Loco
Date: Saturday 1st June
Time: All day
Price: Free
In Association With: Chill Out
Afternoon Tea
Our traditional coffee morning moves to a new time and a new location and is therefore no longer a morning! We’ve decided afternoon tea was much more fitting to the occassion. Enjoy some refreshments in Costa Coffee before the parade!
Location: Costa Coffee, Odeon
Date: Saturday 1st June
Time: 12pm
Price: Free
In Association With: Costa Coffee
Mardi Gras Parade
We’re bringing a little bit of New Orleans to the South East of Ireland with the country’s first Mardi Gras Parade! This goes beyond being proud. This is about being part of the wider community and creating an event that everyone in the city can relate to. The parade begins at The Plaza and travels along The Mall and Parnell Street onto John Street. Assemble at 3pm.
Location: The Plaza
Date: Saturday 1st June
Time: 3pm
Price: Free
In Association With: The Gathering
Street Party
Get ready to party! Our street party and family day take place in Railway Square. Charmin and Joanna will be taking their traditional roles as hostesses for the day with performances from Grenade, Daniel Murphy and some of our local talents. There’s lots for the kids too with face painters, magicians and a bouncy castle!
Location: Railway Square
Date: Saturday 1st June
Time: 5pm
Price: Free
In Association With: Waterford City Council
Pride Night
Pride Saturday is always the biggest night of the week and we’re planning our biggest one yet! Faye Tozer from Steps is our headline act and we’ll be joined by Dr Beverly BallCrusher all the way from London. DJ’s Duggan, Chloe, Charmin and Joanna will keep you dancing through the night!
Location: Dignity
Date: Saturday 1st June
Time: 5pm
Price: €10
In Association With: Dignity
Picnic Party
Bring along some food and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the sunshine. We’ll have a DJ on hand playing some tunes to help you chill out and work off the excesses of the night before!
Location: Railway Square
Date: Sunday 2nd June
Time: 12pm
Price: Free
In Association With: Discover Waterford
Mardi Gras Ball
The festival officially comes to an end at the Mardi Gras Ball. Round out the week in style with X-Factor star Kitty Brucknell, The Jam Tarts, DJ Chloe and Kiki St Clair. It’s your last chance to enjoy the festivities until next year so make the most of it!
Location: Dignity
Date: Sunday 2nd June
Time: 8pm
Price: €5
In Association With: Dignity
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