What time does Manchester Pride 2023 start and finish? Open and closing timings for Gay Village Party, Pride parade and vigil
It's nearly that time of year when Manchester celebrates its LGBTQ+ community with its iconic Pride Parade. This year's theme is 'Queerly Beloved' which the organisers say will be a hallmark 'celebration of love, community, self-expression, and the transformative power of dance'.'celebration of love, community, self-expression, and the transformative power of dance'.
The majority of this year's Pride celebrations will take place within the Gay Village and will include headline performances from Danny Beard, Conchita, Lady Bushra, Natasha Bedingfield, Gok Wan, Cheddar Gorgeous, and Jodie Harsh.
However, the highlight of this year's Pride, like previous celebrations, is the iconic Parade. The first Manchester Pride parade was held on February 20, 1988 when an anti-Section 28 protest was held in the city centre. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features It marked one of the largest LGBTQ+ demonstrations ever to take place in the UK and became an inspiration for Pride Parades all over the world.
For those planning to attend this year's parade, we've broken down everything you need to know to catch it on time... Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link The Pride Parade will kick off on Saturday, August 26.
