On Saturday 2nd August 2008 the 18th annual Belfast Pride parade took place, and SDLP Youth came out to join the festivities.

SDLP Youth Chairman Peter Armstrong said “It is astonishing how Belfast Pride continues to grow in size and stature every year. This is our 4th year participating in the parade, and it just get’s better each year. It’s a carnival-style parade with a great family atmosphere and large crowds gathering to watch along the route.

“SDLP Youth aims to provide a voice for young Irish people, and we are delighted to take part in Ireland’s largest gay pride parade in Belfast.

“There is also a very loud message coming from the gay community this week - recent homophobic comments by Iris Robinson and the DUP are disgraceful. I would once again call for Iris Robinson to apologise, and to resign as Chair of the Assembly’s Health Committee.”

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Photos from Belfast Pride 2008
Belfast Pride 2008