Fintan Warfield (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

-----that has become the second largest festival parade after St. Patrick's Day.

This year's Dublin Pride festival followed the harrowing, tragic and senseless attack on the LGBTQI community in Orlando that left 49 people dead. The news from Florida struck the Irish community to its very core and Dublin Pride reflected that sombre mood. Many beautiful and moving reminders of those no longer with us were visible along the route taken by the parade. One older couple displayed a rainbow flag that had the words "Keep partying Yvonne. You will always be in our hearts."

Dublin Pride began following the public outcry and response to the homophobic attack and murder of Declan Flynn. To this day, we march visibly, proudly and publicly against persecution and discrimination.