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Residents of Dublin — both longstanding and new — will join together in celebration of their community from April 22-29.

The 38th annual Dublin Pride Week is set to take place with a number of events encouraging volunteer work, community-based events and environmental issues. The yearly weeklong celebration emphasizes what it means to be a Dublin resident and how one can help their community. This year’s theme — “Dublin: Stronger Together!”

“Dublin Pride Week began in 1985 when it was first incorporated into the Dublin St. Patrick’s Day festivities,” said Shari Jackman, city communications manager. “Its purpose was to strive to promote a positive image for the Dublin community. It was all about residents working to clean up around their homes and neighborhoods to help improve the community.”

“Residents were encouraged to spruce up their yards, paint their homes or upgrade the interiors. The week focused on fix-it projects, and there was a special waste collection during the week that helped residents clean out and get rid of excess waste,” Jackman added.

The week was then formed into a community-wide, project-themed event in 1998 known as “Dublin Pride, City Wide”, according to Jackman. In 2000, city staff changed the event to late April to coincide with Earth Day.

This year, Dublin Pride Week will include a volunteer day, children’s food bank drive, drug take-back event and more.

Volunteer Day kicks off the week this Saturday (April 22), when residents can visit a volunteer resource fair at Emerald Glen Park with dozens of local organizations seeking community involvement.

From 8 a.m. to noon at Emerald Glen the same day, Amador Valley Industries will host a compost giveaway. Visitors are welcome to take home one bag of free compost made from yard trimmings, food scraps and other organic materials.

Jackman said the city will also be continuing its poster and essay contest for students in grades K-12. “Students share their ideas about the theme through art or the written word,” she said.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dublin Police Services will also be holding a drug take-back at the Dublin Civic Center.

“Residents are encouraged to drop off unwanted pharmaceuticals such as prescription pills, tablets, capsules and other solid forms of prescription drugs,” Jackman said. “In addition to helping in the fight against drug abuse, this event keeps medications out of our waterways.”

Jackman said this year’s theme, “Dublin: Stronger Together!”, represents coming together with a common goal for the greater good.

“By participating in Dublin Pride Week activities, particularly on Volunteer Day, we hope that our residents feel a sense of pride in their community, and that they feel inclined to volunteer in other ways,” she said. “There is something so satisfying in the knowledge that you’ve worked for something beyond yourself. Volunteering has been known to protect one’s mental and physical health.”

To find out more about Dublin Pride week, visit dublin.ca.gov/210/Dublin-Pride-Week .

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Pride Week – A Rough Guide

Events have been going on since the beginning of the month, but there’s still so much on offer, with the official Pride Festival only really starting today, June 19. Here’s our rough guide:

Lavender Walk Queer History Tour of Dublin with Tonie Walsh (June 19-23, 1pm, Bernardo Square, City Hall, Dublin)

Rebel Pride Tour celebrating and documenting the LGBTQ+ heroes of the 1916 Easter Rising (June 20, 2:30 pm, GPO Museum, O’Connell Street, Dublin)

From the Past to the Present: Crafting History Through Banner Making workshop (June 21, The Mart Gallery, 90a Lower Rathmines Road, Rathmines)

Pridemania 2 featuring live music, burlesque and drag artists (June 22, The Sound House, 28 Eden Quay, Dublin, doors open 7:30 pm ; show starts 8:30 pm )

Spanish water polo star and LGBTQ+ activist Victor Gutiérrez talks at the Irish launch of his book Balón Amarillo Bandera Arcoíris ( Yellow Ball, Rainbow Flag ) (June 23, 6 pm, Instituto Cervantes, Lincoln House, Lincoln Place)

Dublin Pride 2023 Main Parade and March is on June 24 kicking off at 12 noon and going from O’Connell Street to Merrion Square. Preceding the event is the Bewley’s Pride Brunch (Bewley’s Café, Grafton Street 10:30 am) . By the way, €5 from every ticket sold for the Brunch event will be donated to LGBT Ireland.

Sunday, June 25 sees Ariana’s Drag Race take place (7 pm, Farrier and Draper, Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, South William Street, Dublin 2) , with judges Jack Swift and Autumn Moon and host Ariana Grindr.

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Ten years since we won marriage equality by popular vote! 

Ten years since we won the right to be our true selves with the Gender Recognition Act! 

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Dublin Pride 2025 will be a chance to celebrate the 10 th  anniversary of the most momentous year for LGBTQ+ rights in Irish history. While we have victories to celebrate, we still have work to do. 

Our trans and non-binary family are under attack. LGBTQ+ parents continue to face additional challenges. Violence against LGBTQ+ people is on the rise. We know how to make things better because we have done it before. 

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Dublin Pride LIVE: Dubliners' delight as thousands don colourful costumes for celebrations across the city

The Dublin Pride Parade 2023 is starting at 12pm on O'Connell Street

• Updated 14:42, 28 JUN 2023

Pride celebrations are taking place today across the city today with a host of exciting activities planned for the festivities.

Thousands are expected to take to the streets donned in colourful get-ups to celebrate the city's LGBTQ+ community and bring light to issues that members of that community still face today.

The Dublin Pride Parade 2023 is starting at 12pm on O'Connell Street . It will then head down Eden Quay , Custom House Quay, Talbot Memorial Bridge, City Quay, Lombard Street, Westland Row, and Lincoln Place, before ending at Merrion Square.

There will also be a number of road closures to facilitate this year's event. Road closures include O’Connell Street (from Parnell Street to Bachelors Walk/Eden Quay) and Cathal Brugha Street (from O’Connell Street Upper to Marlborough Street), which will be closed from 8am to 4pm this Saturday.

Read more: Dublin Pride: How the brutal killing of gay man Declan Flynn gave birth to annual event

Merrion Square East and South, as well as Fitzwilliam Street Lower and Mount Street Upper will be closed from 6am until 10pm. Buses and Luas will also be disrupted.

Dublin City Council has said that local signed diversions will be put in place with more information available on its website .

We will be giving you the latest updates from across the city in our live blog.

Some DART services operating an hour later

Irish Rail tweeted: "Significant delays on DART services.

"Some DART services are operating approximately 60 minutes delayed. Services have resumed between Dun Laoghaire and Greystones following repairs to the overhead lines in Dalkey."

Green Line Luas fully reopened

The Luas's Green Line has been fully reopened after services between St Stephen's Green and Dominick ceased.

Irish Rail update issued

Irish Rail tweeted: "Significant delays to DART services. Northbound services approx. 55 minutes delays. Southbound services approx 80 minutes delays. Services are resuming between Dun Laoghaire and Greystones following repairs to the overhead lines in Dalkey. Update to follow."

Heavy DART delays due to damaged overhead lines

The DART between Dun Laoghaire and Greystones is reopenning after the overhead lines were damaged.

There are still delays of around 35 minutes. Irish rail tweeted: "The line is reopening between Dun Laoghaire and Greystones following repairs to the overhead lines in Dalkey.

"DART services are resuming, with significant delays expected. Update to follow."

Great community spirit at Gardai join in at Dublin's Pride Parade

The sun continues to shine & the tunes are still being played at #DublinPride this afternoon. We hope everyone in attendance is staying safe and having a great time. Please do not hesitate to stop any one of us for assistance - we are always here to help. #KeepingPeopleSafe pic.twitter.com/V0MCA6DP3p — Garda Info (@gardainfo) June 24, 2023

Delightful performance from the Garda Band

Our Garda Band playing their part adding to the ambience at #DublinPride earlier this afternoon. https://t.co/9W57wj9QM5 pic.twitter.com/51VAgKVuvR — Garda Info (@gardainfo) June 24, 2023

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Thanks to @DublinPride for today's parade where we took part along with our @DubCityCouncil colleagues including @LordMayorDublin @caroline1conroy #Pride2023 #Pride pic.twitter.com/pSpdPDEpRD — Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) June 24, 2023

Delays to be expected along Dublin Pride Parade route

Please be advised, rolling road closures are currently in place all along the #DublinPride parade route - O'Connell St, Eden Quay, Custom House Quay, Talbot Memorial Bridge, City Quay, Lombard St, Westland Row, Lincoln Place & Merrion Square. Delays in these areas are expected. pic.twitter.com/eyr8r8wXfc — An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) June 24, 2023

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The Dublin Pride parade is ready to begin with thousands in attendance.

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For us, Pride is about supporting people to feel accepted, equal and safe in the community. We’re proud of our off-duty colleagues that will take part in @DublinPride and want all attendees to know that we will be on-duty across the city all weekend. #KeepingPeopleSafe pic.twitter.com/uTBQsE9tHH — Garda Info (@gardainfo) June 23, 2023

Appeal to find lost engagement ring ahead of Pride Parade

Anyone getting the Dart this morning can you please look out for my engagement ring ??? @irishrail — Moninne Griffith (@Moninne) June 24, 2023

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Luas passengers are being advised that some stops will be closed today in the city to facilitate the Pride Parade.

Luas tweeted: "Luas Green Line Stops between Dominick and St. Stephen's Green will be closed from 10:00 until 17:00. Red Line stops between Smithfield and The Point/Connolly will be closed from 10am until 14:30.

"#Luas wishes everyone attending Pride a safe and happy weekend, as we celebrate Dublin’s diversity alongside attendees."

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Dublin to celebrate "dublin pride week", pride week, an annual week-long series of events promoting volunteerism and environmental awareness, is scheduled for april 22-29..

Michael Wittner , Patch Staff

Press release from the City of Dublin:

March 30, 2023

Dublin Pride Week, the City of Dublin’s annual week-long series of events, promoting volunteerism and environmental awareness, will be held April 22 - 29. The theme of Dublin Pride Week this year is, “Dublin: Stronger Together!” Residents and groups interested in volunteering can visit the Dublin Pride Week website at www.dublinprideweek.com or call (925) 556-4500.

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Volunteers will meet at the Emerald Glen Park Amphitheater (4201 Central Parkway) on Saturday, April 22, at 8:00 a.m., for a light breakfast and to receive their volunteer assignments. They’ll return to Emerald Glen Park at noon for a community barbecue provided by the Dublin Lions Club. Volunteers who help on Volunteer Day will receive a complimentary day pass to The Wave Waterpark, valid for the 2023 Season.

Volunteer Day activities will include cleaning up creeks and trails; performing beautification projects, such as planting trees and plants; and collecting litter.

Other Dublin Pride Week activities include a Volunteer Resource Fair, a Children's Emergency Food Bank Food Drive; the 3rd Annual Plogging Challenge; the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event; a Poster and Essay Contest; the "Nature in Our Backyard" Photography Contest; and a Compost Giveaway.

Read the full press release .

For more information on any of the Dublin Pride events, visit our website at www.dublinprideweek.com , or contact Lauren Marriott at (925) 556-4500.

This press release was produced by the City of Dublin . The views expressed are the author's own.

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Residents of Dublin — both longstanding and new — will join together in celebration of their community from April 22-29.

The 38th annual Dublin Pride Week is set to take place with a number of events encouraging volunteer work, community-based events and environmental issues. The yearly weeklong celebration emphasizes what it means to be a Dublin resident and how one can help their community. This year’s theme — “Dublin: Stronger Together!”

“Dublin Pride Week began in 1985 when it was first incorporated into the Dublin St. Patrick’s Day festivities,” said Shari Jackman, city communications manager. “Its purpose was to strive to promote a positive image for the Dublin community. It was all about residents working to clean up around their homes and neighborhoods to help improve the community.”

“Residents were encouraged to spruce up their yards, paint their homes or upgrade the interiors. The week focused on fix-it projects, and there was a special waste collection during the week that helped residents clean out and get rid of excess waste,” Jackman added.

The week was then formed into a community-wide, project-themed event in 1998 known as “Dublin Pride, City Wide”, according to Jackman. In 2000, city staff changed the event to late April to coincide with Earth Day.

This year, Dublin Pride Week will include a volunteer day, children’s food bank drive, drug take-back event and more.

Volunteer Day kicks off the week on April 22, when residents can visit a volunteer resource fair at Emerald Glen Park with dozens of local organizations seeking community involvement.

From 8 a.m. to noon at Emerald Glen the same day, Amador Valley Industries will host a compost giveaway. Visitors are welcome to take home one bag of free compost made from yard trimmings, food scraps and other organic materials.

Jackman said the city will also be continuing its poster and essay contest for students in grades K-12. “Students share their ideas about the theme through art or the written word,” she said.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 22, Dublin Police Services will also be holding a drug take-back at the Dublin Civic Center.

“Residents are encouraged to drop off unwanted pharmaceuticals such as prescription pills, tablets, capsules and other solid forms of prescription drugs,” Jackman said. “In addition to helping in the fight against drug abuse, this event keeps medications out of our waterways.”

Jackman said this year’s theme, “Dublin: Stronger Together!”, represents coming together with a common goal for the greater good.

“By participating in Dublin Pride Week activities, particularly on Volunteer Day, we hope that our residents feel a sense of pride in their community, and that they feel inclined to volunteer in other ways,” she said. “There is something so satisfying in the knowledge that you’ve worked for something beyond yourself. Volunteering has been known to protect one’s mental and physical health.”

To find out more about Dublin Pride week, visit dublin.ca.gov/210/Dublin-Pride-Week .

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City of Dublin to Celebrate "Dublin Pride Week," April 20 - April 27

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Dublin Pride Week, the City of Dublin’s annual week-long series of events promoting volunteerism and environmental awareness, will be held Saturday, April 20, through Saturday, April 27, 2024. The theme of this year’s Dublin Pride Week is, “Green City, Bright Future.” Along with a large Volunteer Day that combines the efforts of several hundred resident volunteers to complete beautification projects around the city, several other planned events and activities will take place to promote environmental stewardship. Residents and groups interested in volunteering can visit the Dublin Pride Week website at www.dublinprideweek.com or call (925) 556-4500. Volunteers who help on Volunteer Day will receive a complimentary day pass to The Wave Waterpark, valid for the 2024 Season. Dublin Pride Week Activities: Volunteer Day: Dublin residents are encouraged to give back to the community by pitching in to help clean up Dublin parks, trails, and schools. The event will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All ages are welcome to participate, but safety guidelines require that anyone under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers will meet at the Emerald Glen Park Amphitheater for a light breakfast and a kick-off rally. Volunteers do not need to bring tools, but are encouraged to bring water, sunscreen, work gloves, and wear close-toed shoes. Volunteers will return to Emerald Glen Park for a community barbecue provided by Dublin Rotary. Volunteers may register at Eventbrite or learn more at https://www.dublinprideweek.com . Volunteer Day Activities: Creek and Trail Cleanups: Walking many sections of creeks and trails at various locations throughout Dublin to ensure that they are free of litter and debris City Park and Facility Beautification Projects: * Litter Collection * Planting trees and plants * Spreading decomposed granite on pathways; filling sand in playgrounds * Spreading mulch around planted areas * Weeding of planting areas Dublin Unified School District Projects: Planting drought-resistant plants, shrubs, and trees, and spreading mulch around planted areas Drought-Tolerant Planting: Join the City of Dublin and Zone 7 Water Agency to help transform parts of Emerald Glen Park into a low-water garden. Volunteer Resource Fair, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Emerald Glen Park: Attendees will learn how to give back to local organizations in the community and find resources to help them create more eco-friendly homes. Visit www.dublinprideweek.com for the list of participating organizations and activities. Other Dublin Pride 2024 Events and Activities: Care Package and Food Bank Supply Drive – In partnership with CityServe of the Tri-Valley and the Childrens Emergency Food Bank. the City of Dublin will accept food and care package supply donations. Residents are encouraged to donate needed food items and care package items for community members in need. Collection receptacles will be placed at the following City of Dublin facilities throughout Dublin Pride Week: *Dublin Library (200 Civic Plaza) *Dublin Civic Center (100 Civic Plaza *Shannon Community Center (11600 Shannon Avenue) *Dublin Senior Center (7600 Amador Valley Blvd.) *Public Safety Complex (6361 Clark Avenue) Compost Giveaway - Amador Valley Industries will hold its annual Compost Giveaway event at Emerald Glen Park on Saturday, April 20, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., or while supplies last. Dublin residents can take home one bag of FREE compost on Dublin Pride Volunteer Day. The compost is made from Dublin residents’ yard trimmings and food scraps. This is a great way to see how Dublin’s food waste journey is circular and directly benefits the community. This is a drive-through event in the parking lot of Emerald Glen Park, off of Gleason Drive. Limit one bag per household; ID or proof of residency is required. Household Hazardous Waste Collection - The Household Hazardous Waste Collection event will be held on Saturday, April 27, at Zeiss Innovation Center (5300 Central Parkway). Drop off is by appointment only from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. More information at www.dublinprideweek.com . 4th Annual Plogging Challenge – The Plogging Challenge provides the community with a fun activity that allows participants to exercise, while also cleaning up the city. This activity entails jogging or walking throughout town, while making quick stops to pick up trash along the way. The challenge helps to raise awareness about storm water pollution, while also giving residents the opportunity to act by cleaning up litter from our neighborhoods, parks, trails, and streams. All registered participants will receive a complimentary Plog-n-Go kit, which can be picked up on Saturday, April 20, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Emerald Glen Park. To be eligible to win a Plogging prize pack, participants must register at DublinRecGuide.com . National Prescription Drug Take Back Event – Saturday, April 20, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 100 Civic Plaza - Hosted by Dublin Police Services, this event allows residents to drop off unwanted pharmaceuticals such as prescription pills, tablets, capsules, and other solid forms of prescription drugs, no questions asked. Intravenous solutions, injectables, and syringes will not be accepted. Document shredding and e-waste services will also be available. Poster and Essay Contest - The annual Dublin Pride Week Poster Contest is open to all K-12 students in Dublin. This contest is a project of the Dublin Pride Week Committee and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Dublin/San Ramon chapter. All Dublin students in grades K-12 are encouraged to participate. Students will drop off submissions with their teachers, and entries will be picked up for judging by members of the Women's Club. Entries may also be delivered to the Dublin Civic Center (100 Civic Plaza). All submissions must be turned in by April 10, 2024. Visit www.dublinprideweek.com to learn more. The topic of both contests mirrors the overall theme, “Green City, Bright Future!” “Nature in Our Backyard” Photography Contest – Earlier this year, the City of Dublin invited photographers to show their love of the Dublin community by participating in the annual “Nature in Our Backyard” photography contest. Participants could submit their creek, wildlife, and natural park photographs taken of a Dublin, California, location. Photography could include any wildlife or nature setting, but photographs including humans would not be accepted. Photos must have been taken within the past year (April 2023 through April 1, 2024). Photographers do not need to be Dublin residents. The public will have an opportunity to select the contest winners during Dublin Pride Week via an online survey at www.dublin.ca.gov/opencityhall . Dublin residents looking to keep the city clean and green all year long can register to become a member of the P.O.P. program, “People of the Parks.” This incentivized volunteer program enables residents, businesses, organizations, and visitors to join us in keeping the City of Dublin clean and green, year-round. For more information, visit https://www.dublin.ca.gov/pop . For more information on any of the Dublin Pride events, visit our website at www.dublinprideweek.com , or contact Lauren Marriott at (925) 556-4500.

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Dublin Pride Parade 2023: Route, map, start time, road closures and everything else you need to know

Dublin Pride Parade takes place this Saturday, 24 June as part of the capital's annual Pride month celebrations

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The fortieth anniversary of Dublin Pride Parade arrives this Saturday, 24 June with its annual colourful parade through the city centre.

If you're thinking of heading in to watch the spectacle and show your support to Ireland's LGBTQ+ community, here's everything you need to know ahead of time.

The theme of this year's Dublin Pride Parade is ‘Protest. Remember. Celebrate.’

This year's parade and march will be led by a collective Grand Marshall, drawn from the founders of the Sexual Liberation Movement, the organisers of the 1983 Fairview March and activists who fought for the decriminalisation of homosexuality in decades past.

Dublin Pride Parade 2023 – start time

Dublin Pride Parade 2023 will set off at 12 noon sharp on Saturday, 24 June from O'Connell Street.

Spectators are advised to get there early to grab a good viewing spot along the route.

Wear comfortable shoes and bring water to stay hydrated as Saturday looks set to be a scorcher weather-wise.

Route and parade map

This year, Dublin Pride Parade will begin at O'Connell Street before heading along the quays, crossing at Talbot Memorial Bridge.

It will then head southwards along Lombard Street and Westland Row, finishing up at the Pride Village at Merrion Square.

The Pride Village in Merrion Square will also host community speeches, free music, DJ and drag performances on the Main Stage throughout Saturday.

It will also feature a Community Area, a NeuroPride Zone as well as multiple food vendors, making it the perfect spot to chill out with friends or family post-parade.

Here are the stops/viewing points along the 2023 Dublin Pride Parade route:

• O'Connell Street
• Custom House Quay
• Talbot Memorial Bridge
• Lombard Street
• Westland Row
• Lincoln Place
• Merrion Square

An official map of the 2023 parade route can be found below.

Road closures

To facilitate the parade and Pride Village at Merrion Square, the following roads will be closed to traffic on Saturday, 24 June.

Pedestrian access and local access will be maintained on all roads that are temporarily closed.

Local signed diversions will also be put in place.

Northside city centre road closures on Saturday, 24 June:

O’Connell Street (from Parnell Street to Bachelors Walk/Eden Quay) between 8am and 4pm

Cathal Brugha Street (O’Connell Street Upper to Marlborough Street) between 8am and 4pm

Southside city centre road closures on Saturday, 24 June:

Merrion Square East & South between 6am and 10pm

Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Mount Street Upper between 6am and 10pm

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This year’s Dublin Pride celebrates several "historic milestones” and cultural moments. 

Minister for of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin has welcomed the launch of the Dublin Pride Festival 2023.  

This year’s Pride marks 30 years since homosexuality was decriminalised in Ireland following a case brought to the European Court of Human Rights by Senator David Norris.  

It has also been 50 years since the formation of the Sexual Liberation Movement, Dublin’s first official LGBTQ+ group.  

This year’s Pride marks 40 years since Dublin’s first Pride march to mark the murder of Declan Flynn.  

Cultural Programme

The Department of Culture has allocated €54,000 towards the Cultural Programme of this year’s Pride.  

This will include Pride Hub on Duke Street, which will include a performance space, and the 50.40.30 exhibition, charting the history of Pride and the LGBTQ+ community in Dublin and Ireland over the past 50 years.  

Ms Martin said it is important to celebrate the history of LGBTQ+ rights in Ireland.  

“This year’s Cultural Programme also provides opportunities for artists and performers to showcase their talents with performances that will engage, entertain, and inspire,” she said.  

“I would encourage all to come along, enjoy the experience and to support the progress towards a more fair and inclusive society.”  

Sharing culture

Dublin LGBTQ+ Festival Director Jed Dowling said sharing culture has been the “key to success” for LGBTQ+ rights in Ireland.  

“By inviting our friends and allies into our spaces and our stories, we’ve grown from just a couple of hundred people marching through the city to become the biggest celebration of diversity and inclusion in the country,” he said.  

“Pride can be different things to different people, but the one thing it is not is limited - the more we share it, the richer it becomes.”  

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22nd Jun 2023

13 events to catch in Dublin this Pride weekend

Katy Thornton

A very happy Pride to one and all.

After weeks of celebrations, Dublin Pride weekend is officially upon us. As well as the annual Pride parade, taking place on Saturday June 24th, there are loads of events to get stuck into, including markets, cabaret, rooftop brunches, and more.

If your weekend diary is looking a little sad and empty, we’re about to change that with our weekend event guide.

Rainbow Umbrella Market

Head over to the Wigwam basement between 2pm and 7pm on Friday for a fabulous day of queer fun, with vendors selling tote bags, art, prints, apparel, jewellery and more.

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Catch the inimitable Siobhán McSweeney playing Winnie in Beckett’s masterpiece, directed by Caitríona McLaughlin. Tickets start at €26.50pp and you can secure yours HERE .

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Mother Pride Block Party

National Museum of Ireland

Pride weekend wouldn’t be pride weekend without the Mother Block Party; catch an incredible lineup of homegrown and international talent at this must-attend event. It takes place on Friday from 6pm – 11pm, and Saturday from 4pm to 11pm. 

Tickets cost €45pp excluding the booking fee, or €80pp to go both evenings. Secure your tickets on Eventbrite .

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Spinster Pride

Grand Social

Kick-off Pride weekend in style with this incredible club night led by RAGIN SPICE and DJ GRETA. All members of the LGBTQIA+ community and sounders are welcome to join the celebration.

Tickets are going from €15pp.

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Dublin Pride Parade

Starting from O’Connell Street

Kicking off at the GPO from 12pm, the Dublin Pride Parade is back to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and culture as well as help raise vital funds for crucially essential community organisations.

Church of Girl Power with Danielle Walsh

Catch the people’s princess Danielle Walsh, at this iconic pride event with James Kavanagh on the decks playing all the female music icons. Tickets are only €10pp, you can purchase yours HERE . 

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The Big Gay Quiz

The Bernard Shaw 

Sissy That Pod x That’s Gossip have teamed up to bring you a table quiz like no other, with all proceeds going to the wonderful LGBT Ireland.

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Rebecca O’Connor as Tina Turner

Tramline Live 

Be prepared to dance the night away as Rebecca delivers her flawless rendition of the late great Queen of Rock Tina Turner’s greatest hits including, Nutbush City Limits, Proud Mary, River Deep, and of course her anthem, Simply the Best.

Tickets cost €18pp and you can book yours HERE .

Pride Rooftop Brunch

From 12pm – 9pm this Saturday, live it up at the Pride Rooftop Brunch taking place at Hyde on Lemon Street.

All you have to bring are your dancing shoes and your Pride spirit (and ID proving you’re over 23 as this is a 23s+ event). Ticket prices vary, so check out all the info HERE .

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Pearl Necklace

There is free entry into Sin É on Saturday after the parade where you can experience one of their cabaret shows free of charge, all in the name of Pride.

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Tola Vintage Kilo Sale

Aungier Street

From 10am – 5pm, g rab yourself a kilo or two of some vintage garms at this sustainable sale.

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Street Feast

Break bread with your neighbours at Ireland’s national day of community lunches to build links and tackle isolation. There are over 800 registered feasts taking place across the country, so bound to be one within travelling distance. 

Over 800 registered feasts happening all across Ireland next weekend! Imagine the amount of stories, food and laughter that will be shared among communities!🤩 Your free party has all you need to help you host a great feast! 🌈🎊🕺🏻 Get yours here: https://t.co/A22MaS4jVj pic.twitter.com/9TzhXZNjqh — Street Feast (@streetfeast) June 17, 2023

Bewley’s Café Theatre

This highly caffeinated comedy-drama directed by acclaimed Seamus O’Rourke, written and performed by Niamh McGrath is a must-see this summer.

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Header images via Instagram / Danni Walsh & / Mother

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European Commission Representation in Ireland expresses support for Dublin Pride 2023

Colleagues from the Commission Representation together with those from the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland and diplomats from other embassies, will take part in the 2023 Dublin Pride Parade under the banner of ‘Diplomats for Equality'.

PRIDE STATEMENT 2023

We, the Ambassadors and chargé(s) d’affaires of the Diplomatic Missions of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the United States, and joined by the Heads of the European Commission Representation in Ireland and European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland, would like to thank the organisers of the Dublin Pride festival.

We continue to fully support the work of Dublin Pride and we reaffirm our opposition to all forms of violence and discrimination, including on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and sex characteristics.

We subscribe to the key theme of the Pride Week “protest, remember, celebrate”, building on the events that happened 50, 40 and 30 years ago. In this commemorative year, we continue to express our support and celebrate the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Queer/Questioning persons (LGBTIQ+) community, the work of Dublin Pride, as well as other like-minded organisations and services. We commit to continuing our work to promote, respect and strongly condemn discrimination against LGBTIQ+ persons, both in Ireland and abroad. Among other things we show this by taking part as a joint contingent of ‘Diplomats for Equality’ in the Dublin Pride Parade on 24 June 2023.

30 years ago, Ireland abolished its legislation which criminalised same-sex conduct between consenting adults. This is something to cherish and to celebrate today. Unfortunately, sixty-four jurisdictions around the world still criminalise this conduct, including through arbitrary arrest and the application of the death penalty simply for being LGBTIQ+. Hence action is still necessary.

Decriminalisation is not enough. Despite improved legal conditions in Ireland and elsewhere, instances of discrimination and/or persecution of the LGBTIQ+ community still occur. In this regard  we follow with interest the debate on the introduction of robust hate crime legislation and enhanced reporting.

All people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity must be able to live freely without fear of violence or discrimination, and play an active part in society. Education, raising awareness, and dialogue are key tools to achieve this, as is the provision of mental health assistance. Pride organisations across the world, including Dublin Pride, play an important role in this work. This educational work will also help address the challenges that the most vulnerable disadvantaged LGBTIQ+ people face.

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