Belfast Pride 2018: parade route, times, weather - Everything you need to know
Feather boas at the ready
Last updated 2nd Aug 2018
Pride season continues with plenty of celebrations taking place over the weekend to recognise, remember and celebrate the LGBT communities.
Belfast Pride is one of the biggest festivals in Northern Ireland and runs over 100 events across 10 days. This year celebrations begin from Friday 27th July until Sunday 5th August.
This weekend thousands of people are expected to line the streets for the centerpiece and main event in the LGBTQ calendar - the annual Pride parade.
It is always a huge celebration of Northern Ireland's diversity and draws thousands of people to the city centre to either take part of watch the march through some of its best known streets.
As well as community groups and local businesses, you might spot a few famous faces on the floats. The colourful festival includes all corners of the LGBTQ+ and wider community.
Download the official 2018 Belfast Pride Festival guide here.
What time does the parade start?
Saturday 4th August at 1.00pm.
Leaving from Custom House with the build up starting from 11.30am.
What route will the parade take this year?
The Belfast Pride Parade 2018 has a new route.
Start – Custom House Square > High Street > Bridge Street > Waring Street > Donegall Street > Royal Avenue > Donegall Place > Chichester Street > Victoria Street > Custom House Square – Finish. Floats continue on to Donegall Quay.
What's the weather going to be like?
You can pack away the brollies. For a change it is good news according to the latest Met Office forecast;
"Over next weekend, there will be a good deal of fine weather on both days, with sunny spells expected for many."
Perhaps still bring one just to be safe, it is Northern Ireland after all.
What to expect - best bits from last year's Pride parade
