“It sends a powerful message to a community that has been isolated and demonised for so many years in this city, and shows Belfast is vibrant and inclusive.”
“I wanted to be there this morning when the flag went up because I think it’s historic, it’s the first time it has flown and I would guarantee it won’t be the last time. Sinn Féin Lord Mayor John Finucane had an early start on Saturday, raising an original Gilbert Baker rainbow flag from the flagpole on the roof of City Hall, after this was voted for by councillors. “I am looking forward to being able to celebrate the first marriages under the legislation and the Taoiseach has asked me for an update so I have given him a briefing on the legislation,” he said.Īmong others taking part in the parade for the first time were Ulster Rugby, Antrim GAA and BBC Northern Ireland's Pride Network. Lord Hayward said he was “absolutely honoured” to be walking in Belfast Pride with Mr Varadkar.
A member of the PSNI and Garda take a selfie together at the start of the Belfast Pride parade.
