Belfast Pride is back and bigger than ever. Starting on July 22, the 10-day celebrations have seen over 135 events take place across the city with the theme 'Community - United in Diversity'.
All events have been leading up to the main Pride Parade on July 30 where the city will be full of colour as thousands of people take to the street to stand together for Northern Ireland's LGBTQ+ community.
The official Belfast Pride guide says: "Belfast Pride is a unique opportunity to celebrate the diverse identities within our community.
Read more: Guide to events taking place across the city for Belfast Pride 2022
"Importantly, it is also an opportunity to listen to the diverse experiences of the LGBTQ+ people which are essential to effectively respond to the inequality LGBTQ+ people experience... Together we are many, and together we are one - united in our diversity."
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Belfast Pride Parade 2022:
When will the Belfast Pride Parade take place?
Saturday, July 30 at 1.00 pm with the parade build-up starting from 11.30 am.
The Belfast Pride Parade is the main event in the LGBTQ+ calendar, a major city event and the biggest cross community parade in Belfast.
It is described as "a protest and a celebration, a call for equality, a stand for solidarity and a celebration of the lives of LGBTQ+ people in Belfast and beyond". After missing the 30th year anniversary in 2021, Belfast Pride is planning to make up for it and more with the 2022 parade.
What is the Belfast Pride Parade Route?
The parade starts at the Albert Clock at 1pm.
It then passed through the city centre via High Street, Donegall Street, York Street, Royal Avenue and Donegall Place. It will then pass in front of Belfast City Hall before ending on Victoria Street.
What is happening at Custom House Square at Belfast Pride?
Custom House Square is the home of Belfast Pride's Party in the Square event. Starting at 12pm, it runs until after the parade finishes until 6pm.
The official festival guide says: "It’s the original Pride Party and the biggest LGBTQ+ party in Belfast - your Pride wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Square! The Main Stage will feature a whole host of LGBTQ+ and local entertainment starting as soon as the parade gets back to the Square, its unique atmosphere is more popular than ever.
"We have improved accessibility this year across the Square including a dedicated viewing area and the show will be signed. The Mayor will welcome everyone and then we’ll bring you the best in local LGBTQ+ talent, and a few surprises, through the afternoon."
Where is the Belfast Pride after-party?
Taboo returns to The Telegraph Building after a sold-out event in 2019 for the Offical Belfast Pride After-party. With Judas DJ in Room 1 and special guests Harland and Poof in Room 2, this is the biggest after-Pride party in the city. Starting at 9pm.
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