Manchester Pride is fast approaching and is world-renowned as a show-stopping event that people travel from all over the country for, so, if you’ve been wondering what it’s all about, what’s going to be going on, and how you can show your support this weekend – you’ve come to the right place.

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What’s the history of Manchester Pride?

In 1986, Manchester City Council provided funding for a 2-week celebration on Oxford Street for the gay community, and so, Manchester Pride was born – and man, did it hold strong.

Manchester Pride Festival is now known as the ‘Party of Protest’ and is part of the largest LGBTQ+ liberation movement in the world that is still growing each year. Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, or are an ally, this is a great way to get involved and be a part of the change.

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What’s going on over Pride?

Hosted over the August bank holiday weekend, there’s plenty going on that you won’t want to miss out on. We’ve outlined the line-up for you below so you can see what events you want to attend and where you want to be this weekend –

Thursday 25^th August – Human Rights Forum

Friday 26^thAugust - Monday 29^th August– Gay Village Party

Saturday 27^th August – Pride Parade

Saturday 27^th August & Sunday 28^th August – Youth Pride MCR

Saturday 27^th August & Sunday 28^th August – Family Pride MCR

Saturday 27^th August – Sunday 28^th August – Superbia Weekend

Monday 29^th August – Candlelit Vigil

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What’s on during the Gay Village Party?

The Gay Village Pride Party spreads across the entire weekend, offering plenty of entertainment for all. There are a whole host of incredible artists coming to perform and show their support, but here are some of the ones we’re most looking forward to –

Friday 26^th August

Trans Filth and Joy
DJ Fat Tony
Fat Britney
Duncan James

Saturday 27^th August

Nadine Coyle
DJ Billy Andrew
Katherine Ellis
Monsta Boy

Sunday 28^th August

Melanie C
Jova and the Wave
Lucy Spraggan
Misty Chance and Mends

Who are you looking forward to seeing? You can find a full line-up here.

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What about the Pride Parade?

The Manchester Pride Parade is the biggest parade in Manchester, with tens of thousands of people coming together to show support and celebrate the queer people and culture loudly and proudly.

The Parade aims to highlight the importance of peace, and a world in which all LGBTQ+ people can be free to love without the fear of prejudice. Each year, people flock from across the globe to show their support and to be involved in the Manchester Pride Parade, as it’s one of the most popular Pride events in the whole UK.

Which events are you looking forward to attending? We’d love to know! Tag us on socials, stay safe, and be proud of who you are!