In pictures: Belfast pride parade 2024Image gallerySkip image galleryImage source, PacemakerImage caption, The annual pride parade has taken place in BelfastImage caption, The theme for Belfast Pride 2024 is Love Your MindImage source, PacemakerImage caption, Thousands of people came out onto the streets of Belfast to watch or take part in the paradeImage caption, Belfast Pride Festival is one of the biggest festivals in the city with more than 150 events across 10 daysImage source, PacemakerImage caption, As the parade snaked through the streets, participants sang and dancedImage caption, Among those taking part in the parade were groups from businesses, charities, and universities Image source, PacemakerImage caption, Several participants carried placards and bannersImage caption, The parade started at Custom House Square at 13:00 BST, setting off on a loop around the city centreImage caption, This group in colourful wigs and kilts played the drums and bagpipes as they passed Belfast City HallImage source, PacemakerImage caption, Micky Murray (centre) who describes himself as Belfast's first openly-gay lord mayor, said he was "so excited to be leading the parade"1 of 10Previous imageNext imageSlide 1 of 10, A reveller wearing a silver mask and dressed in a black pirate hat with insignia in green, white and red. A red feather is attached to the hat. , The annual pride parade has taken place in BelfastEnd of image galleryPublished27 July 2024Related topicsBelfastPrideNorthern Ireland