Ahead of the 2026 Dublin Pride parade, which is set to 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, 27 June. Kicking off at 12:30pm, it will last approximately two hours.
Where does the parade go?
Starting outside the GPO on O’Connell Street, the parade will run through Eden Quay, Custom House Quay, Talbot Memorial Bridge, City Quay, Lombard Street, Westland Row, and Merrion Street Lower.
Who is the Grand Marshal?
Author and activist Philippa Ryder has been named as this year’s Grand Marshal. Ryder has served as a board member of Dublin LGBTQ+ Pride and TENI as well as Chair of Dublin LGBTQ+ Pride, and was instrumental in the establishment of LGBTQ+ groups within the public service. Her memoir, My Name Is Philippa, shares the lived reality of a trans woman in Ireland.
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.
What is the theme of this year’s Pride parade?
The theme of this year’s Pride celebrations is: One Story – Many Voices. Dublin Pride say that the theme focuses on the unifying thread that connects the community across time, borders, and very different lived experiences: “While no single voice can represent us all, every voice counts”.
Is the parade accessible to all?
Accessibility supports for this year’s parade, and post-parade celebrations, include accessible viewing areas, ISL interpreters, accessible toilets, accessible and quieter buses and a dedicated support team.
Seating and a designated space for wheelchairs and those who need it will be available on O’Connell Bridge. For those with sensory issues who may struggle with the large crowds, there will be a secondary viewing area at the Grant Thornton offices on City Quay.
NeuroPride have supported a dedicated space inside Pride Square (Merrion Square) for neurodivergent folk. Volunteers from both NeuroPride and Dublin Pride will be on hand throughout the day.
Mobiloo – a mobile-accessible toilet with an adult-sized changing bench, hoist, and a friendly attendant – will also be available in the Square.
An ISL team will be present on the main stage for all performances and speeches.
For more information, or if you have any specific needs that you require support with, contact community@dublinpride.ie
What other events are on that day?
The Dublin LGBTQ+ Pride Festival takes place from June 24th – 28th, with the Parade taking place on Saturday, 27 June.
On Saturday, as well as the Parade and a party in Pride Square, there will be exhibitions, tours, live performances, go-go dancing, face painting, pottery making, stand-up comedy, sound baths, and a lot of dancing. You can find the full programme here.