Senator Zappone took to Twitter to share her delight at attending the event organised by the Dublin Frontrunners.
She said: “Fantastic group of folks running tall and proud in the year of YES!
The 4th @DublinPride has started! Fantastic group of folks running tall and proud in the year of YES! pic.twitter.com/ZaPjJAft1a
— Katherine Zappone (@SenatorKZappone) June 19, 2015
The race is now in its fourth year and all proceeds from Friday’s run go to youth charity Belong To .
First three women home at the Dublin FrontRunners Pride Run #Winners @DublinPrideRun Race starter @SenatorKZappone pic.twitter.com/izrvSVgqMg
— donalcronin (@donalcronin) June 19, 2015
The charity is the national organisation for lesbian, gay, bisexual & trans young people in Ireland.
Many people took to social media to support including Senator Averil Power the run on Friday evening.
Today's office- #dublinpriderun pic.twitter.com/YtjobQX83j
— SportsTiming (@SportsTiming) June 19, 2015
Just finished a very wet @DublinPrideRun with @antomkelly pic.twitter.com/9qQbA5mN92
— Senator Averil Power (@averilpower) June 19, 2015