Tens of thousands of people have been attending events as part of Dublin Pride festival today.
Glitter and rainbow flags have been lining the streets and shop windows in recent days and weeks ahead of today's main event.
The centrepiece celebration was the Pride parade, which set off from O’Connell Street at 1pm.
29/06/2019 Dublin Pride Parade 2019. Pictured are parade walkers gathering before the beginning of the Dublin Pride Parade 2019, which sets off from Parnell Street today to march through Dublin City to Merrion Park. Photograph: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ieMore than 600 public servants took part under the slogan ‘Proud to Work for Ireland’.
Gardaí participated in uniform for the first time, and were joined by members of the PSNI.
Other public sector organisations involved included all Government departments, Revenue and the Defence Forces.
Ahead of the parade, Justice and Equality Minister Charlie Flanagan said: "All of those marching are Proud to Work for Ireland every day and I am proud to walk with them this afternoon.
"I am particularly pleased to see the participation of Gardaí in uniform.
"This is a significant step that demonstrates An Garda Síochána’s commitment to building the inclusive Ireland that we all want to see, where everyone - regardless of their background - feels welcome in our society.”
Dublin's Pride Parade has been held every year since 1983, when the first major march for gay rights took place in Ireland.
While only 200 people attended in 1983, thousands participated today - with this year's festival theme 'Rainbow Revolution'.
Image: Alison ClairThis afternoon's parade moved through the city centre towards Merrion Square, with a range of parties and other events planned across the city during the afternoon and evening.
Meanwhile, a Pride Alternative demonstration took place at Rosie Hackett Bridge.
Organisers Queer Action Ireland said they held the alternative event as they "cannot consciously participate" in the main parade - citing reasons such as the involvement of large corporations, as well as the presence of uniformed gardaí.
We are here at the @QueerActionIrl #PrideAlternative on the Rosie Hackett Bridge. If you see our banner come say hi! Happy #Pride from all of us here at the Abortion Rights Campaign. pic.twitter.com/sk0TuP9Rt9
— Abortion Rights IE (@freesafelegal) June 29, 2019
