More than 250 groups and agencies had signed up to take part in the parade, an increase of 25% since 2022.
A downpour just before the start of the parade failed to dampen spirits and sunshine soon returned as colourful floats passed along the city’s streets in a carnival atmosphere.
13. Pacemaker Press 29-07-2023: 2023 Belfast Pride took place Saturday in Belfast City Center with thousands of people taking part. The Pride parade is the main event in the city's LGBTQ+ calendar - this year's theme is Stand by Your Trans. Organisers said it was a "protest and a celebration, a call for equality, a stand for solidarity and a celebration of the lives of LGBTQIA+ people". Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.
Pacemaker Press 29-07-2023: 2023 Belfast Pride took place Saturday in Belfast City Center with thousands of people taking part. The Pride parade is the main event in the city's LGBTQ+ calendar - this year's theme is Stand by Your Trans. Organisers said it was a "protest and a celebration, a call for equality, a stand for solidarity and a celebration of the lives of LGBTQIA+ people". Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.:- Photo: Pacemaker
14. Pacemaker Press 29-07-2023: 2023 Belfast Pride took place Saturday in Belfast City Center with thousands of people taking part. The Pride parade is the main event in the city's LGBTQ+ calendar - this year's theme is Stand by Your Trans. Organisers said it was a "protest and a celebration, a call for equality, a stand for solidarity and a celebration of the lives of LGBTQIA+ people". Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.
Pacemaker Press 29-07-2023: 2023 Belfast Pride took place Saturday in Belfast City Center with thousands of people taking part. The Pride parade is the main event in the city's LGBTQ+ calendar - this year's theme is Stand by Your Trans. Organisers said it was a "protest and a celebration, a call for equality, a stand for solidarity and a celebration of the lives of LGBTQIA+ people". Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.:- Photo: Pacemaker
15. People taking part in the Belfast Pride Parade 2023. The parade started in 1991 and over the last 30 years has grown to be the largest single parade in Northern Ireland. Picture date: Saturday July 29, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story ULSTER Pride. Photo credit should read: Oliver McVeigh/PA Wire
People taking part in the Belfast Pride Parade 2023. The parade started in 1991 and over the last 30 years has grown to be the largest single parade in Northern Ireland. Picture date: Saturday July 29, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story ULSTER Pride. Photo credit should read: Oliver McVeigh/PA Wire Photo: Oliver McVeigh
16. People taking part in the Belfast Pride Parade 2023. The parade started in 1991 and over the last 30 years has grown to be the largest single parade in Northern Ireland. Picture date: Saturday July 29, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story ULSTER Pride. Photo credit should read: Oliver McVeigh/PA Wire
People taking part in the Belfast Pride Parade 2023. The parade started in 1991 and over the last 30 years has grown to be the largest single parade in Northern Ireland. Picture date: Saturday July 29, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story ULSTER Pride. Photo credit should read: Oliver McVeigh/PA Wire Photo: Oliver McVeigh