Belfast Pride 2025: Parade route, times & event details
Belfast Pride Festival runs from Friday 18th July to Sunday 27th July, with over 150 events across 10 days in the city.
Last year’s attendance topped 85,000, and organisers are aiming to break that record in 2025.
The highlight is the Pride Parade that will take place this weekend, on Saturday 26th July, with the parade build-up starting from 11.30 am.
The parade is both a celebration and a powerful protest for LGBTQIA+ rights, uniting community, political, union, and business groups
The Theme for Belfast Pride 2025 is “No Going Back" - a reminder that the fight for dignity, rights, and acceptance is non-negotiable—there is no turning back from the advances made in visibility, legal protections, and societal recognition.
Cool FM and Downtown Radio will be walking in the parade this year, so if you're joining us along the route, be sure to give us a wave.
When is Belfast's Pride Parade?
Belfast Pride Parade will take place Saturday 26th July 2025
What time does the Belfast Pride Parade start?
The build-up to the parade takes place at Custom House Square, with the parade starting at 1pm.
What route will the Belfast Pride Parade take this year?
This year's route follows the same as 2023, starting at Custom House Square and finishing on Victoria Street.
How many events are taking place at Belfast Pride?
As well as the parade that travels through the city centre, Belfast Pride's Pride Village can be found at Donegall Quay (beside the Big Fish) from 12noon.
This lively hub is your destination to dive into the spirit of Pride and discover a range of stalls hosted by community groups and statutory agencies, packed with valuable info and resources.
The Pride Village includes a family fun area, live children's entertainment, picnic area, alcohol/smoke/vape-free zone and quiet space to chill out in.
Elsewhere Party in the Square returns to Custom House Square from 12noon, continuing after the parade.
The main stage there will showcase an array of talented local LGBTQIA+ performers and entertainment.
This year, the team have enhanced accessibility throughout the Square, that includes a dedicated viewing area with signing for the show.
Take a look back at pics from last year's Pride parade in Belfast city centre 👇
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