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06 Sept 2025

Rebecca Tallon de Havilland to lead first ever Longford Pride parade

Longford will be hosting its first ever LGBTQ+ Pride celebration on Saturday, June 15

Rebecca Tallon de Havilland to lead first ever Longford Pride parade

Longford trans activist Rebecca Tallon de Havilland when she appeared on the Tommy Tiernan Show will lead the Longford Pride Parade on June 15

This year, Longford will be hosting its first ever LGBTQ+ Pride celebration on Saturday, June 15. 

There will be several events taking place in Longford town on the day, with something for everyone. 

A craft market will be held in Pig Market Lane from 12pm, running throughout the day. 

The Pride parade will start at 4pm from Connolly Barracks - led by grand marshal Rebecca Tallon de Havilland. 

Also read: Longford to host first ever Pride Parade and celebration

This will be followed by a post-parade celebration at Pig Market Lane where attendees will be able to hear speeches and then sample some local talent as the live music kicks off. 

An over 18s After Party will be held in the Spiral Tree Whiskey Bar from 8.30pm featuring Drag Acts from the Haus of Kéwn, starting at 9.30pm.

Also read: Longford trans activist appears on Tommy Tiernan Show

Further information about performers will be issued shortly.

If you would like to get in touch with the Longford Pride Committee members about the event, please email:info@longfordpride.ie

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