CORK PRIDE THEME 2025:
Every year, Cork Pride selects a theme that captures the spirit of the moment and the broader social landscape in which our festival takes place. For 2025, we have chosen the theme Fearless Future- a powerful expression of hope, resilience, and determination in challenging times. In today’s social and political climate, the LGBT+ community is facing renewed threats to our hard-won rights and freedoms. From the rise of anti-trans legislation globally- explored in detail throughout this year’s magazine- to the growing influence of far-right ideologies and devastating international conflicts, the importance of Pride has never been more urgent. This year also marks the 10th anniversary of the Marriage Equality Referendum in Ireland- a historic moment that brought monumental change. As we honour that victory, we must also recognise the rights still to be achieved. Our fight is not over. We must continue to raise our voices, to protest, and to stand in solidarity -especially with our trans and nonbinary siblings, LGBT+ families, and LGBT+ youth, who still face significant barriers and discrimination. As we celebrate the progress of the past, we are called to look ahead- to imagine and shape a future that is fearless. A future in which every member of our community can live openly, love freely, and be embraced as their authentic selves. To face the challenges ahead, we must stand together as a united community, ready to defend our right to exist without fear. Because none of us are free until all of us are free. Fearless Future is more than a theme- it is a rallying cry. A call to action. A reminder that a better, more compassionate world is possible when we advocate for ourselves and uplift the most vulnerable among us. Let us raise our voices with pride, and fight, together, for a fearless future.
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