‘When I grew up as a teenager, it was illegal in Ireland to be gay’ – thousands march through Dublin to celebrate Pride

But you don’t get rainbows without rain, so thousands braved downpours in Dublin today to celebrate the city’s Pride festival on what is expected to be one of the busiest weekends since before the pandemic.

At lunchtime, Dublin’s main thoroughfare was awash with pools of water, people walking or dancing in the parade, Taylor Swift fans in town for her concerts at the Aviva Stadium, and throngs of GAA supporters heading up O’Connell Street to the All Ireland quarter finals in Croke Park.

Many of those in the parade said it was important to not let the rain deter them. Some pointed to a desire to show family, friends and colleagues they were accepted, welcomed and loved.

Lynsey Marsden travelled from Carlow to support her son, Rhys Scully, and his friends.

“We are here to promote pride and equality for everybody,” she said.

“When I grew up as a teenager, it was illegal in Ireland to be gay. I am so proud of how far Ireland has…

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