Thousands of people have taken part in Belfast's annual Pride parade while thousands more lined the route as the march made its way through the city centre.
The theme this year was 'Not Going Back' which organisers said reflected their belief that rights already achieved were coming under pressure.
Stormont's four main executive parties, Sinn Féin, the DUP, Alliance and the UUP had been told that they were not welcome at the parade.
That is because they voted to approve an indefinite ban on puberty blockers for under 18s in Northern Ireland last December.
Stormont Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir who is a member of the Alliance Party took part in a personal capacity along with a church group.
The parade started at Custom House Square at 1pm and made its way through the city centre before finishing at Victoria Street.
Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill said she was disappointed that executive parties had been asked not to attend.
She posted about Pride on social media this morning saying she wished those attending well and that she was "committed to building a future where everyone in our LGBTQIA+ is seen, valued and treated equally".
A number of organisations said they would not be attending the event in an official capacity. They include the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the PSNI.
