Remember, Pride is both Protest and Celebration, you’re welcome to dress up or bring your own banners and make as much noise as you like, however they must be respectful and inclusive of our LGBTQ+ community and not create a safety hazard.
You can rock up on the day, watch from the side or join in and march, or a bit of both.
If you plan to take part as an individual or with your friends or family, there is no need to register, it is a free event open to everyone who supports the ideals of Pride. This annual event became known as Pride and the first Dublin Pride March took place in June 1974, almost a decade before the first Dublin Pride Parade.Īt its heart it is protest, but it is also a display of solidarity. Following the Stonewall uprising in 1969 it was agreed that “Out of the ideas and ideals of the greater struggle that we are involved, that of our fundamental human rights” a demonstration would take place on the last Saturday of June each year in New York and that other cities would be invited to hold similar demonstrations in solidarity. While the Dublin Pride March and Parade take place at the same time and merge into each other, they are two distinct events, each with its own important purpose. Please be patient and kind with our team. It’s been a few years since we’ve done this, and to be honest we’ve had a tough couple of months. If you require additional wristbands for your corporate group, please let us know by Wednesday June 22nd, additional wristbands cost €40 each. The Hub is open 10am – 6pm daily and will open to 8pm on Friday June 24 th.Īlternatively, we will also have an information Kiosk at the gates to The Garden of Remembrance on Parnell Square where you can collect wristbands. Wristbands can be collected from the Pride Hub at 18-19 Duke Street, Dublin 2, up to Friday June 24 th. PINK & PINK STRIPES – 11.30am ORANGE & RED – 11.45am YELLOW & GREEN – 12.00pm BLUE & PURPLE – 12.15pm
We ask that your full group be in position and ready to move at least 30 minutes before your expected start time. It takes approximately 1 hour to get the full Parade moving however, this can vary depending on how many members of the public are joining in as we move along. The Parade starts at 12.00pm, and we ask a representative from your group check in with the section manager is your assigned zone by 11.30am. This is also the order in which the Parade will move. PURPLE Parnell Square North (second half) – Pride Partners and Allies GREEN North Frederick Street (Top end) – Pride Partners and AlliesīLUE Parnell Square North (first half) – Pride Partners and Allies YELLOW North Frederick Street (bottom end) – Pride Partners and Allies ORANGE Parnell Square East (top end) – Pride Partners and Allies RED Parnell Square East (bottom end) – Political Parties and government bodies and agencies PINK STRIPES Cathal Brugha Street – Youth Organisations & Student Groups
PINK O’Connell Street – LGBTQ+ Community organisations & Ally NGO’s
Pedestrian access is maintained throughout the day, and you can come and go from the assembly area once you have a wristband. These areas are colour coded and a matching wristband is required to gain entry. There are over 13,000 people registered for the Parade and each group is assigned an area to assemble. Happy Pride week, I hope you’re all ready for Saturday and the triumphant return of Pride to the streets of Dublin.