Thousands of people took to the streets of Dublin today for this year's pride parade, the centrepiece of the city's 10-day Pride Festival.

It was the first parade since the passing of the same-sex marriage referendum earlier this year, and the biggest ever, according to organisers.

Here's a few of the best photos from the day:

Pictured (LtoR) Jamie Healy and Victoria Eigler from Blanchardstown at the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin this afternoon taking part in the annual Gay Pride Parade. Photo:Leah Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Pictured members and supporters of the Gay Community in Ireland parade, as they March in Dublin this afternoon in the annual Gay Pride Parade. Photo:Leah Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Pictured (LtoR) Marianne Madoxx and Alexia Gonzalez from Spain / Dublin join members and supporters of the Gay Community in Ireland parade up O Connell Street in Dublin this afternoon in the annual Gay Pride Parade. Photo: Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland

Pictured members and supporters of the Gay Community in Ireland parade, as they March in Dublin this afternoon in the annual Gay Pride Parade. Photo:Leah Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Pictured members and supporters of the Gay Community in Ireland parade, as they March in Dublin this afternoon in the annual Gay Pride Parade. Photo:Leah Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Pictured (LtoR) Carl Kirby, Robbie Tomkins and Araon Nugent from Finglas join members and supporters of the Gay Community in Ireland parade up O Connell Street in Dublin this afternoon in the annual Gay Pride Parade. Photo: Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland

Pictured members and supporters of the Gay Community in Ireland parade up O Connell Street in Dublin this afternoon in the annual Gay Pride Parade. Photo: Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland