Sorcha Eastwood MP and Ciarán Mac Giolla Bhéin Uachtarán Chonradh na Gaeilge (President of Conradh na Gaeilge) were the guest speakers at the launch, as well as Deputy Mayor Hazel Legge.
Speaking after the launch, Lisburn Féile Chairperson, Gerry McClory remarked: “Lisburn Feile is a celebration of unity, diversity, and shared culture! In a world that sometimes highlights what sets us apart, this festival is a powerful reminder of what brings us together, Our creativity, our traditions, and our collective spirit.
“Our summer programme has something in it for everybody. It includes debates, talks, walking tours, music events, comedy night, environmental engagements and the very anticipated, Party in the Park at Wallace Park.
“Our Féile is growing from strength to strength and the bonds we have built with the community in Lisburn over the past few years are growing ever stronger.
"We look forward to seeing everybody who attends the festival which runs from Thursday July 24 to Sunday August 3.”
5. A summer of fun ahead as Lisburn Féile is launched
Cllr Gary McCleave and Michael Stewart, Lisburn Social Hurlers at the laumch Photo: Lisburn Féile
6. A summer of fun ahead as Lisburn Féile is launched
Mags White-O’Kane, Director of Imagine! Belfast Photo: Lisburn Féile
7. A summer of fun ahead as Lisburn Féile is launched
Shirley McMillen, Author, Mags White-O’Kane, Director of Imagine! Belfast, Anto O’Kane and Gyasi Sheppy, Children’s BBC Presenter Photo: Lisburn Féile
8. A summer of fun ahead as Lisburn Féile is launched
Dancers from the McGuigan School of Irish Dance performed at the event Photo: Lisburn Féile