Big and bright, the Dublin Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender & Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Festival takes place every June in Dublin and 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.

This year the festival takes place from Friday 17th to Sunday 26th June can features a non stop lineup 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.

Dublin Pride is kicking off this years festival in style with a choreographed Launch Dance on June 17th, in a secret city centre location. Hundreds of bright young things will be pulling on their dancing shoes and will be re-creating a specially commissioned dance for this years festival.

Get ready for the pride parade 2011, it takes place Saturday the 25th Of June at 2pm, Assemble at The Garden Of Remembrance. We need you all there so come along and lets try and make it even bigger than last year.
 
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