Greater Manchester Police will not take part in Pride parade this year as officers are told not to wear rainbows
manchestereveningnews.co.ukGreater Manchester Police will not take part in the city's pride parade this year, the Manchester Evening News can now reveal.
The force, which last year was asked not to participate in uniform by organisers, will not be a presence during the 2024 parade on Saturday (August 24) due to 'operational reasons', with officers once again told not to wear any pride-related badges, flags or emblems.
The recent response to national disorder has meant GMP's LGBTQ+ network had 'insufficient time' to finalise arrangements to be involved in the colourful procession through the city. READ MORE Manchester Pride 2024: Friday stage times and line-up with Jessie J, Gok Wan and Keala Settle A source previously told the Manchester Evening News that there would likely be officer 'redeployments' during the busy pride weekend and that off-duty officers would likely 'not be available' to take part in the parade due to resources needed across the region.
The force did not respond specifically to these claims. It is understood that officers on-duty during the Manchester Pride weekend have once again been told not to customise their uniforms with any emblems, badges or pride flags.
