13/06/2026
ONE WEEK TO GO!! π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ₯³π₯°
Pride morning starts at The Braid Arts Centre from 10-1pm - meet the orgs & service providers making a difference in our community and beyond. β€οΈ
Pre-parade build up - join in the atmosphere as we build up to the second MEA Pride Parade, join us from 1pm at Ardeevin on the Waveney Road (same start point as last year) and enjoy an array of speeches from Paul Bloomer , Kirsty Mulholland, Alexa Moore & Demi Laverty
THE PARADE: Departing from the Waveney Road at approximately 2pm will make its away along Galgorm Road, Lower Mill Street, Wellington Street, Broughshane Street, William Street, Ballymoney Street and ending at approximately 3pm on Greenvale St.
After PARTY: The official after party takes place in Front Page Bar Ballymena - kicking off just after the parade ends until the early hours - with a line up of DJβs & Drag Stars: .hole.mandi, , .del.rey, & Syren kalls - with the opportunity to join in on some pride karaoke upstairs also available. Robert Brown & Jamie B will help be the soundtrack to proceedings.
The official after party will be free to attend, and non-ticketed. Donation buckets will be available across different bars in the town centre on pride day, with numerous venues celebrating the occasion also. We cannot wait! β€οΈ