Belfast's Pride over the past 30 years
Take a look back at some of the past parades & celebrations 👇
Last updated 27th Jul 2022
Belfast Pride is Northern Ireland’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender festival, with over 135 Pride events running this week alone in the capital.
One of the most important events in the calendar - celebrating together in solidarity helps show the world that Belfast and Northern Ireland want to see better Equality rights for the people living here.
The Pride Parade is the city’s biggest cross community parade, which saw over 65,000 marching at the last one, held in 2019.
Read more: Over 135 Pride events to take place this year across Belfast
The first Belfast Pride event took place in 1991, where 100 brave people marched for equality.
This year is expected to be the biggest year yet, showcasing that the people of Belfast are in favour of Equality for all.
Belfast Pride is one of the biggest festivals in Belfast, just last year it was voted the best medium sized Pride event in the UK.
That’s according to Hits Radio Pride’s poll which saw votes for over 150 different local and specialised events of all sizes across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Seán Ó Néill, Chair Belfast Pride Festival said: “Belfast Pride brings a rainbow of colour and defiance to Belfast along with an ambitious programme that brings the city alive, mixing protest and celebration and bringing affirmation and visibility to LGBT+ citizens.”
Take a look back on some of Belfast's past pride events 👇
Belfast Pride 1991
The very first Belfast Pride Parade took place in 1991
Belfast Pride 1991
Belfast Pride 2003
Belfast Pride 2006
Belfast Pride 2007
Belfast Pride 2008
Belfast Pride 2008
Belfast Lord Mayor Tom Hartley attended the annual 2008 Belfast Pride parade in Belfast.
Belfast Pride 2009
Belfast Pride 2009
Belfast Pride 2009
Belfast Pride 2011
Belfast Pride 2011
Belfast Pride 2011
Belfast Pride 2012
Belfast Pride 2012
Belfast Pride 2013
Belfast Pride 2013
Belfast Pride 2013
Belfast Pride 2014
Belfast Pride 2014
Belfast Pride 2014
Belfast Pride 2015
Belfast Pride 2015
Belfast Pride 2015
Belfast Pride 2016
Belfast Pride 2016
Belfast Pride 2016
Belfast Pride 2017
Belfast Pride 2017
Belfast Pride 2017
Belfast Pride 2017
Belfast Pride 2018
Belfast Pride 2018
Belfast Pride 2018
Belfast Pride 2018
Belfast Pride 2018
Belfast Pride 2018
Belfast Pride 2019
Belfast Pride 2019
Belfast Pride 2019
Mid Ulster Pride 2021
Mid Ulster's 2nd Rural LGBTQI+ pride event took place in Cookstown in September 2021
Mid Ulster Pride 2021
Mid Ulster Pride 2021
Mid Ulster Pride 2021
Mid Ulster Pride 2021
Omagh Pride 2021
Omagh hosted its first ever Pride event in September 2021 to celebrate LGBT rights. A march took place through the town centre followed by live entertainment.
Omagh Pride 2021
Omagh Pride 2021
Omagh Pride 2021
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