Holding Hands

Two hands intertwined, fingers gently clasped together as a couple watches the festivities unfold around them. The simple act of holding hands in public, something many take for granted, becomes a quiet celebration of love and belonging at Cork Pride.

While this year’s event was smaller than last year’s celebration (perhaps due to the absence of Eurovision star Bambie Thug, or simply the rising costs of travel), the energy remained undimmed. The parade began on Grand Parade before winding its way down St. Patrick Street, with dozens of people proudly carrying a massive pride flag that rippled in the hot, humid afternoon air.

After the parade, the community gathered at Kennedy Quay for the traditional after-party, where the real magic happened. Gay men danced together in the summer heat, some bare-chested, others waving colorful fans as they laughed and moved to the music. Same-sex couples like the one in this photograph stood hand in hand, watching the celebration with quiet contentment, expressing their love openly in a space where they felt safe to do so. These moments, the dancing, the hand-holding, the unguarded laughter, show exactly why Pride events are needed now more than ever.

The laughter, the energy, and the community were all so beautifully, defiantly joyful.

More photos from Cork Pride coming tomorrow.

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#BurnabyPride goodies from Saturday: wood block print (paint) i made c/o Burnaby Art Gallery, button i designed (“love all” with a flower), Pride buttons i won from Burnaby Lake Assn. & BCIT spin wheel things, #transflag #sloth sticker #rainbowflag #lgbtq #PrideFestival

I went to my first pride event yesterday. Took my Niece and two boys. It was fun, if a little loud. And I saw a furry in real life!

Fun times!

#LGBTQ #LGBTQpride #prideFestival

Going to #PrideFestival after 🎾 training today ☺️
Hope to make new IRL friends from my local 🌈 community

Also there to support my friend staffing the #LowSensory Tent (they have weighted plushies, books, mats free to use) and freely give away stim toys and tools for the anxious and divergent folx

Pic of me from Canada Day enjoying their resources

Coastal Twist Fair Day at risk of cancelling as DA rejected due to NRL Grand Final clash

Organisers of the Central Coast’s biggest diversity and inclusion festival say they are “devastated” after being told the…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/19909/

Ohio Valley Pride was a success today after our local protest! 🧡🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💪
It really lifted my spirits. Very excited we were able to attend again with everyone! :BlobhajPrideHeart: 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🧡

#OhioValleyPride #Pride #pridefestival #bisexual #pride2025 #NoKingsYASSQUEENS #pridefest #OH #WV

Our local No Kings Protest & march was a success!! 💪🚫👑🪧
Lovely folks organizing, handing out water, sunscreen, etc, thank you! Weather held off too but it was super muggy. We all changed, ate, hydrated & now we're off to our local Pride Festival 🥰🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Be safe & stay strong friends! 🧡🏳️‍🌈💪

#NoKingsProtest #ElmGroveWV #WheelingWV #NoKings #Protest #resist #Pride #PrideFestival #Bisexual #BeSafeFriends

#TokyoPride2025 #PrideFestival

#SF #PrideFestival mixed race headliner with #BayArea roots dropped from music festival in NY at #Cornell due to statements in support of #Intifada against #Israel . The outspoken former member of teen pop group #PopLyfe and mother says she is simply #AntiGenocide.

https://www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/article/bay-area-superstar-dropped-concert-israel-20299125.php

‘We need some #joy’: #Hundreds #demonstrate at #Idaho #trans #march for #Boise #PrideFestival

“As #trans #people ... what we need to do is really intentionally carve out #places and make #spaces and #moments in which we can really just be in the #joy of things,”

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Idaho #Pride #PrideMonth #Representation #Culture

https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article292425869.html

what an amazing day it was saturday, Trans Pride Portsmouth had so many visitors to the stand and we are now all incredibly broken and shattered lol,

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Avi Sic, celebrated for her dynamic influence in the electronic music world, seamlessly merges various genres, producing both original tracks and innovative remixes that captivate listeners.
https://retroworldnews.com/avi-sic-presents-the-pride-pack-remix-collection-celebrating-a-vibrant-pride-month/

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#Transexclusionary #lesbian #Hategroup #LAVA files #humanrights #case against #Wellington #PrideFestival

#WellingtonPride replied “Our #organization believes #trans #people #exist, deserve #equalrights and have a place in #Pride.” They added, “We’re proud to do this #mahi for our #trans and #rainbow #community, and we will see #LAVA in #court.”

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #NewZealand #Allies #Pride #PrideMonth #TERFS #Hate #Bigotry #Discrimination #Transphobia

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/trans-exclusionary-lesbian-group-files-human-rights-case-against-wellington-pride-festival/ZTHPRRTNAVCYHKKJIZQJGBAYPY/

‘#WeExist’: #CanyonCounty’s #inaugural #PrideFestival draws thousands

Over 4,000 attended the pride event after #Nampa #Mayor #DebbieKling stated the #event “does not reflect the #beliefs of myself, #Nampa #CityCouncil, and many #residents

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Idaho #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #Religion #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Homophobia #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate #EmptyThePews

https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/community/boise/article289135409.html

#Bangkok #PrideFestival marks a grand #PrideMonth #celebration in #Bangkok’s bustling #Rama1Road and #Siam #areas.

The #celebration of the #right to #love attracted more than 200,000 #attendees.

https://thethaiger.com/guides/press-room/bangkok-pride-festival-marks-a-grand-pride-month-celebration-in-bangkoks-bustling-rama-1-road-and-siam-area

Kelowna Pride Week celebrated with colourful bike ride
From wheelchairs to bikes and colourful chariots, hundreds of people came together today, decked out in the colours of the rainbow as part of the Pride Week and Festival.
#globalnews #Lifestyle #KelownaPride #Okanagan #PrideFestival
https://globalnews.ca/news/10540623/kelowna-pride-week-celebrated-with-colourful-bike-ride/

Fort Bend County Pride, a new nonprofit in the Houston area, will host a tea party for transgender residents along with a festival this summer.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/fort-bend/2024/05/16/487734/new-nonprofit-to-bring-pride-to-fort-bend-county/

#Events #FortBend #LGBTQ #Local #News #FortBendCounty #LGBTQCommunityInHouston #PrideCelebration #PrideFestival

#Town #wins #fight to #host #Pridefestival after calls for its axing.

#Businesses, #locals and those in the #tourism have defeated a '#misguided' #motion from A vocal Minority to have #Orange's #RainbowFestival cancelled.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Australia #Allies #Conservatives #Extremism #Hate #Bigotry #Discrimination #Homophobia #Transphobia

https://au.news.yahoo.com/town-fights-back-calls-scrap-125000-rainbow-festival-orange-062719836.html