It took almost two and a half hours to finish the march, which featured over 250 organisations and groups.


Both young and old gathered in the streets to witness the vibrant spectacle. This year's march was headed by Micky Murray, the first openly homosexual Lord Mayor of the city.


"Love Your Mind" was this year's topic, selected to promote mental health awareness.


"Almost everyone across Belfast will have had personal experience dealing with mental health issues, whether it be with a partner, our children, a family member, or a friend," stated Kirsty Mulholland, Co-Chair of Belfast Pride.


"And it is a sad fact that poor mental health is something that disproportionately affects members of the LGBTQIA+ community."


Being a part of the LGBTQIA+ community does not "automatically mean a person will struggle with their mental health," according to Ms. Mulholland.

Nevertheless, she continued, these people "are at a higher risk of experiencing poor mental health".


"Being LGBTQIA+ doesn’t cause these problems, but being on the receiving end of homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and other forms of discrimination can," she stated.


"The flip side of this is that being out and proud can have a tremendously positive mental impact," she said.


The event's message, according to Ms. Mulholland, is that "you are loved, you matter, and that you belong here with all of us" for all LGBTQIA+ individuals.