Coronation Street won't be in Manchester Pride Parade 2024 - amid ITV 'cost cuts'
Coronation Street and ITV won't 'formally' take part in this year's Manchester Pride Parade for the first time in ten years - amid cost cuts at the station.
The ITV entry, packed with Corrie stars, is one of the most eagerly-awaited parts of the popular Manchester Pride Parade, which is cheered on by thousands through the streets of the city centre over August Bank Holiday weekend.
But ITV bosses have confirmed they will NOT have a formal entry in the parade this year. In past years, there have been colourful floats and themes including a 'Graduation Street' float with Corrie stars as cheerleaders and jocks, a circus extravaganza with showgirls and ringmasters, and a mobile Rovers Return Inn. READ MORE: ITV Corrie fans think they've rumbled a shock twist on the soap Scores of Coronation Street stars have taken part in the parade either on board a float or as part of a walking entry over the years, many donning colourful fancy dress.
Last year, ITV put a walking entry into the parade for the first time, rather than a float, saying it wanted to 'be as green as possible and cut down on emissions'.
