This year’s Dublin pride was the first one after Irish people voted Yes for marriage equality on the recent referendum. It as well came just two days after USA legalized gay marriages in all USA states and the internet went wild with #loveWins campaign.
Due to those facts it was expected that this pride will be special, and we decided to be a part of it. It seems that more than 50 000 people joined in a celebration and in biggest ever Pride in Ireland.
Many big corporations had their own teams in parade, supporting their gay employees and their families, celebrating the equality. Irish politicians were in the parade, sport clubs, various organizations and representatives from all counties in Ireland, even police (Garda) joined.
Standing there and watching the parade that passed without a single incident was an incredible feeling, while thousands around us were applauding, congratulating, shading tears, and singing and dancing in the name of love and equality.
If you decided to join in the last moment, you could buy yourself something colourful. 🙂
some of big names that support equality, such as Dropbox
eBay
And me, in front of my unrequited love. (Microsoft)
There were representatives of every generation celebrating love, from babies to grannies.
And many great and colorful costumes were seen that day. 🙂
And a short video from the streets:
The biggest ever Pride in Dublin is a proof that love has obviously won in Ireland and it’s an honor to live in such society.
#LoveWins no matter what! 🙂
Balky