Big and bright, the Dublin Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender & Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Festival is one of the largest festivals in Ireland and as well as being a whole lot of fun, plays an important role in celebrating diversity and creating mutual respect.
Whether you’re LGBTQ, have friends or family who are, want to learn more about diversity or just want to take part in an amazing festival, Dublin Pride 2011 is a festival that features events that will interest everyone.
From Friday 17th to Sunday 26th June the festival features a non stop line up including a sports day and dog show, a day of song and poetry, dancing at The Pride ‘Geilí’ and the chance to perform on stage at the legendary Post Parade Party and the party itself which will feature a top international performer. The colourful and creative Dublin Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, 25th June and is second only to Dublin’s St Patrick’s Day Parade as the largest Parade in Ireland.
“This year, after the Civil Partnership Act and increasing acceptance of LGBTQ people,we hope that even more people, regardless of their sexuality, will celebrate diversity &campaign for full equality by attending the festival. The Dublin Pride Festival is a creative and fun festival that anyone can enjoy! The Theme of Dublin Pride 2011 is ‘It’s a Human Thing’, LGBTQ people are human beings first and foremost and should be valued and treated equally. Our aim is include people who are on the fringes of LGBTQ society in the community, increase the visibility of the LGBTQ community in Ireland and promote mutual respect and equality between all people,” said Oisín O’Reilly, Dublin LGBTQ Pride Festival Chairperson.
