Laois Pride is taking place from 04 - 10 September with events running all week leading up to Saturday's Parade and Festival which will be bigger and more colourful than ever.

Saturday kicks off with a parade around Portlaoise that all are welcome to watch or join in, followed by a family friendly free outdoor festival until evening with circus performers, drag queens, face painting, food stalls and more.

A huge thank you to Laois County Council and all of the festival sponsors who help make events like this a reality.

Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.