Dublin Pride parade route announced
The route for this years LGBTQ Pride Parade in Dublin has been announced.
Organisers say the event will start on O'Connell Street and Parnell Square on Saturday, June 29.
Thousands of people are expected to cross the River Liffey and make their way to Merrion Square for a free outdoor event.
Associate Festival Director Eddie McGuinness is delighted that the parade is back on the city's main thoroughfare having been moved due to Luas Cross City works.
He said: "For the first time in a few years, Dublin Pride parade will be coming back to the centre of the city and starting on O'Connell Street.
"This year's festival, we hope. will bring a new vibrant into the city centre, and we're really looking forward to the locals and also businesses coming on board with us this year."
