Manchester Gay Pride

The Manchester Gay Parade took place on Saturday 24th August. It is one of the oldest and most established gay pride events in the country. Although visitors to the city can watch the parade free of charge they do need a ticket or wristband for entry into the other events in the Gay Village area.

The big weekend events take place over a 72 hour period and include art, music and cultural activities. A wide variety of companies and organisations take part. This year the following companies, organisations and government bodies took part in the parade;  

Albert Kennedy Trust, ASDA, Asexual Visibility and Education Network, B.yoU under 18's Project, BAE Systems - Aspire, Barclays, Belinda Scandal's Lounge & Showbar, BiPhoria, BLUF NORTHWEST,boohoo.com, Broken Rainbow UK' Chaophraya Restaurant. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, Churches in Manchester, Citizens Advice City South Manchester Housing Trust, Contour Homes. Co-operative Group, Creative Support, Damegracy, easyJet, GALIPS, G-A-Y, Gay Gordons Manchester, Gay Star News , GBMCC - GAY BIKERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, General Medical Council, George House Trust, GLYSS, Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service, Coronation Street, Lesbian & Gay Foundation, Lesbian Immigration Support Group (LISG) in collaboration with Freedom from Torture (FFT), LGB Tory - The Conservative LGBT group, LGBT Labour, LGBT Parents, LGBT Unitarians, LGBT Youth North West, LGBT+ Lib Dems, LGBTIQ Greens, Manchester Amnesty, Manchester Canalsiders ARLFC ,Manchester Chinatown Community Group ,Manchester City Council, Manchester Doms and Subs, Manchester Frontrunners, Manchester Lesbian & Gay Chorus, Manchester Metropolitan University and Manchester Metropolitan Union, Manchester parents Group, Manchester Prairie Dogs Line Dancing Group, Manchester Sharks Water Polo Club, Manchester Show Choir, Manchester Trades Council/PCS Samba Band, Manchester Village Spartans, Maritime Reserves, Mark Gorry Foundation, National Union of Teachers, New Charter Housing Trust Group, NHS Trust, North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Northern Aces Tennis Club, Northern Wave, Out at Tesco, Out in the City & Older & Out, OutdoorLads, People Like Us Stockport and Age UK Stockport, Positive Steps North West, Queer+ Friends of Bradley Manning, RBS, Reforma, Salford L.G.B.T youth group and partners, Salford Ladies United Temperance Society, Shafted?! Building the HIV ARMY!, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The House of the Swishing Curtain, Stonewall, Team TG Featuring Kitt, Transgender Manchester, True Love Ceremonies, UNISON North West LGBT Self Organised Group, University of Manchester, Victim Support, Village Bakers, Village Manchester Football Club.

There are over 350 photographs of the parade. These have been placed in the public domain. You are welcome to use them for personal or business purposes or any artwork or purpose for which you see fit. Please use responsibly and seek permission from those photographed where appropriate.

To view the full set of photographs click here or watch on You Tube

Manchester

Manchester is a popular tourist destination in the Greater Manchester county of England. It claims to be the second largest city in the UK although this is strongly disputed by nearby Birmingham. In fact, officially it is listed as the UK's third largest urban area. Citizens of Manchester are referred to as Mancunians and have their own very individual accent.

There has been a settlement at Manchester for hundreds of years and it is one of England's oldest inhabited places. The city came into its during the industrial revolution and has many fine buildings that are testament to that era. With its canals and textile mills Manchester became famous for its industrial output. 

Manchester is a vibrant student city with excellent architecture, culture and music scene. It is famous for its Chinese Quarter, comedy clubs and gay area. There really is so much to do and see in this great city. With world class restaurants, bars and entertainment venues the city of Manchester is a great place to spend a few days and explore. People around the world know Manchester through its world famous football teams Manchester United and Manchester city.

For more photos of Manchester click here or view on You Tube