The 2009 festival was held 19 – 28 June . The theme for 2009 was " Pride and Prejudice ? " which celebrated pride in the LGBT communities while questioning the community and society in general on attitudes and prejudices . The festival aimed to celebrate diversity and challenge peoples ' perceptions of it . This year introduced Dublin Pride 's new Arts and Cultural committee to the festival . Turnout figures were estimated at a record 12,500 . Performers at the traditional post-parade show at the Civic Offices , hosted by Panti , included , among others , Black Daisy ( Ireland 's Eurovision Song Contest 2009 entrant ) , Michele Ann Kelly , Laura Steele , the Kylie Experience , and Katherine Lynch Senator David Norris was Grand Marshal
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
Dublin Pride