Your Guide to Dublin Pride Parade 2025

Ahead of the 2025 Dublin Pride parade, which will likely draw thousands of people to the city centre, we are sharing all you need to know.

When is the Dublin Pride Parade?

Dublin's Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 12:30pm and last for approximately two hours.

Where does the parade go?

The 1.4km parade route will begin at O'Connell Street and continue to Eden Quay, Custom House Quay, Talbot Memorial Bridge, City Quay, Lombard Street, Westland Row, and Merrion Street Lower.

Who is the Grand Marshall?

Ruadhán O'Criordáin, the Executive Director of charity organisation ShoutOut is this year's Grand Marshall.

Do I have to register to take part?

There is no need to register, whether you are marching solo or as part of a group. This is a free event and all are welcome. Visit DublinPride.ie to find your nearest assembly zone.

Is the parade accessible to all?

Accessibility supports for this year's event include accessible viewing areas at O'Connell Street and a second quiet zone at Custom House, accessible buses and a dedicated support team. For more information, or if you have any specific needs that you require support with, contact [email protected]

What other events are on?

There are so many events happening across the city this weekend, but a great way to start the day is with Belong To's Pride Breakfast Experience, which will take place ahead of the parade, and is predicted to host up to 600 young people from across Ireland for a slap-up meal at the Civic Offices on Wood Quay. Then, following the parade, there will be a party in the 'Pride Village' in Merrion Square. Hosted by Phil T. Gorgeous and Paul Ryder, there will be live performances from Dame Stuffy, Davina Devine, Dublin Gay Men's Choir, Blu Hydrangea, The Wild Geeze, DJ Ruth, and more. There will be refreshments, live music, installations, community tents and more, but it should be noted that alcohol is not permitted within the festival site.

What is the theme of this year's Pride parade?

2025 marks 10 years since the marriage equality referendum, the Gender Recognition Act, and the Children and Family Relationships Act. As well as celebrating this milestone anniversary year, Dublin Pride hopes to shine a light on the hard work that goes into fighting for liberties - and keeping them. As the website states, \"Long before we were called Pride, we were called Liberation Day. The first Dublin Pride march in 1974 was organised by the Sexual Liberation Movement. We even start our march on the street named after 'The Liberator', Daniel O'Connell, whose 250th birthday falls this summer.\" This year, all are welcome to march in solidarity with the global LGBTQ+ family and send a clear message to the world: \"The liberties we have taken will not be taken back\".

For more information, visit DublinPride.ie