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The Polestar Roundabout Illuminates in support of Letterkenny Pride Festival

Date: 15 Aug 2025

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The Polestar Roundabout Illuminates in support of Letterkenny Pride Festival

Cllr. Ciaran Brogan Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Elected Members, Staff and members of the LGBTQ+ community pictured outside the Letterkenny Public Services Centre where the Progress Pride Flag is raised in support of the Letterkeny Pride Festival (Photo NWNewsPix)
Cllr. Ciaran Brogan Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Elected Members, Staff and members of the LGBTQ+ community pictured outside the Letterkenny Public Services Centre where the Progress Pride Flag is raised in support of the Letterkeny Pride Festival (Photo NWNewsPix)

In a vibrant show of solidarity and celebration, the Polestar Roundabout at the Port Bridge Roundabout in Letterkenny will be illuminated in blue and pink nightly from Thursday 14th to Monday 18th August for the Letterkenny Pride Festival.  The Letterkenny Public Service Centre will also proudly raise the Progress Pride Flag, celebrating diversity, inclusion and our ongoing commitment to equality for all.

A new lighting system that was recently unveiled at the iconic Polestar Art Monument, will have a light display symbolising support for equality and acceptance. The colours blue and pink reflect the hues of the Progress Pride Flag, which represents the LGBTQ+ community.
 
Now in its third year, Letterkenny Pride is Donegal’s largest LGBTQ+ Pride festival, returning this August for a three-day celebration of inclusion, vibrant celebration and community spirit. Led by Letterkenny Pride Festival Committee, this initiative aims to promote inclusivity, diversity and LGBTQ+ visibility in the community. 

Cllr Ciaran Brogan Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District shared "Lighting up the Polestar Roundabout and raising the Progress Pride Flag is a powerful way to show that Letterkenny is a welcoming and inclusive town, sending a message of support to our LGBTQ+ community members and visitors during Pride celebrations. The illumination of the roundabout adds to the festive atmosphere, encouraging locals and visitors alike to join in the celebration."  

The Letterkenny Pride Festival includes a family Fun Day at the An Grianán Theatre Plaza from 1pm on Saturday the 16th of August, featuring acts and arts, a live DJ, face painting, live performances of street theatre, followed by the parade from 3.30pm.

 


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