It’s Dublin Pride Festivals Golden Jubilee! Dublin Pride is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and the festivities planned are set to make this years event unforgettable. The festival is running from June 20th-29th, with the Parade scheduled on the 26th of June.
Since the first Pride demonstration that took place in June of 1974 with a small group of activists, Dublin Pride has grown to be a huge celebration, with over 60,000 people in attendance last year. This year, a record breaking number of attendants is expected.
The theme for this years Pride celebration is SHINE. As explained by Dublin Pride organisers, shine means to give forth light, but it also means to cast light into dark places, or to restore the brilliance of things that have gotten dull. Pride celebrates the light we all hold, but it is brightest when it is shared.
They invite you to shine, both in your own pride, and to be a light for those who may be in the dark right now!
What’s On
SHINE – The Concert
An event organised in partnership with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, SHINE will be a glittering evening of celebration and reflection marking 50 years since Ireland’s first Pride.
The Concert will be held at the National Concert Hall on June 20, and will be an evening full of genre-filled music, including film scores, opera, and the best of national and international pop culture, performed by members of the community and allies, which will take attendants on a thought-provoking journey.
With sing-along moments of pride, community and humanity, join artists including Shobsy, Wallis Bird, Susan McFadden and Killian Fitzgerald, put on your sequins, and get ready to shine!
Tickets for the SHINE Concert are available here.
The Parade
The Pride Parade is set to kick off on Saturday June 29th at noon, starting from O’Connell Street. Expect intricate floats, great music, and a fabulous atmosphere!
Individuals don’t need to register, but groups, charities and businesses should. You can do this through dublinpride.ie.
After the Parade, there are 2 amazing festival events with something for everyone:
- Pride Village – A celebration of LGBTQ+ community and culture from 1.00pm to 6.00pm in Merrion Square Park. This is a free event!
The space will be open from 1pm to 6pm and will feature food stalls, a Community City and a Neuropride space, as well as a fabulous mainstage hosted by Phil T Gorgeous and Paul Ryder.
For a detailed map of the event, click here.
- @motherdublin Pride Block Party – Returning to the glorious surroundings of the National Museum, the Pride Block Party is the biggest annual Pride Party on our island and runs from 4.00pm to 11.00pm.
Highlights from the Mother Pride Block Party
- Cobrah, Princess Superstar, Robin S, Sasha Velour, Blu Hydrangea, Mother DJs, Celaviedmai, Sing Along Social, Haus of WIG, Ping Pong Disco & much more.
- The biggest Pride Party in the city for the 2024 Pride weekend in Dublin, with a stunning array of local and International LGBTQ+ talent. 3 Stages, fairground rides & multiple bars, good music, art and food promised!
Tickets
Tickets for the Mother Pride Block Party are available here.
Accessibility
If you or someone you know needs accessibility support to enjoy the Pride celebrations, there are a few different options available to meet your needs! A special viewing area will be set up to watch the parade and accessible buses and vehicles will be available for people who want to partake in the parade and join the party at Merrion Square.
If you have any questions, or suggestions, relating to accessibility, email [email protected] for more information.
