Mid and East Antrim Pride takes place in Ballymena today. As a result there will be a number of road closures in place from 1.50pm until 3.30pm.
There will be an increased police presence in Ballymena to ensure everyone’s safety. Police would remind everyone to follow the instructions of officers, respect others and follow our advice on protests and parading available online.
Pride is an important event for those in our community who identify as LGBT+ and for those who want to show support for our LGBT+ community.
We want members of our LGBT+ communities in Mid and East Antrim to feel represented by their Police Service and to know that if they come forward to report an incident, they will be met with fairness and respect, particularly if they have been subject to hate crime in any form.
For more information on protests and parading please visit: https://www.psni.police.uk/safety-and-support/keeping-safe/processions-and-protests.
Find out how the Police Service respond to victims of sexual orientation or gender identity hate crime: https://www.psni.police.uk/safety-and-support/advice-and-information/hate-crime.