NeuroPride at Dublin Pride

Dublin LGBTQ+ Pride is this Saturday Neuro Pride Ireland will be attending to host a Quiet(er) Zone at the Pride Village after the MarchGet the quiet bus from GPO to travel along the Parade.The parade starts at 12.30pm with the bus loading beforehand - it will be warm on the bus so bring water and a fanAspire - The Autism Spectrum Association of Ireland have said that people can walk with them in the parade if they would like the support. Please contact them directly to find out details. Meet us in the Pride Village from 1pm in our Neuro Pride tentThe Pride Village can be accessed via the accessible entrance at the east gate (opposite the National Gallery), for those with accessibility requirements of any kind, or at the main entrance in the west gateSecurity staff will conduct a search of your bag before you enter the parkThe Pride Village will close at 6pmFull details of the day can be found here, including maps of the parade route, viewing areas and Pride Village: https://dublinpride.ie/accessibility/https://dublinpride.ie/parade/Need a sensory break during Pride? Find us this Saturday, 28th June, at Merrion Square Park at the Neuro Pride ZoneThe Neuro Pride Co-ordinators Nem and Gillian along with our volunteers will be manning the Neuro-affirmative space.So if you would like a space to take a break, chill and connect with your neuro-clann come and find us.👥️️ The space will be open to any and all who would like a safe space to chill while still being part of the festivities, whether ND or allies.♾️ We particularly want to extend a warm welcome to Neurodivergent folks, people who think they might be Neurodivergent, and their families/support people. No diagnosis needed.🧸 For your comfort, we will have beanbags, ear defenders, art supplies and fidget toys available to borrow. 🚫 There is no pressure at a Neuro Pride event🔵 Feel free to arrive, leave, take a break at any time!🟣 You do not need to use mouth words to communicate with us.⚪️ Bring along comfort or accessibility items🚦 We will provide name stickers using the traffic light system: 🟩 Green = I am happy to talk 🟨 Yellow = I prefer to initiate conversation 🟥 Red = I prefer not to interact🟤 You are invited but not obligated to write your name and/or pronouns on the stickers❗ Please note: We will be situated away from main vendor/stage area however this is a festival with performances, so some noise is inevitable. We hope you will enjoy spending some time with us and leave our 'quiet zone' recharged and refreshed. ♿️ Accessibility Notes:🗣 You do not need to use mouth words to communicate with us.🎧 You are welcome to use comfort and/or accessibility aids as you desire, no explanation needed.📍 Google maps link to the approximate bus boarding area https://maps.app.goo.gl/3GTTeonU281iZt2g9📍 Google maps link to the accessibility park entrance: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3GTTeonU281iZt2g9📍 Google maps link to the mainstream park entrance: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3GTTeonU281iZt2g9📍 Google maps link to the Neuro Pride tent https://maps.app.goo.gl/3GTTeonU281iZt2g9[ID: 1st image - Dublin Pride 2025 logo. Two figures one holding a progress pride flag aloft, one wrapped in the Trans flag with a raised fist, they're holding hands text 'Taking Liberties'2nd image - map of Pride Village in Merrion Square Park - NeuroPride Quiet(er) Zone is circled. It is furthest from the main gate, in the lefthand corner, closest to Natural History Museum end where the accessible gate is]