Showing posts with label manchester pride parade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label manchester pride parade. Show all posts
Tuesday, 27 August 2013
Another succesful Manchester Pride Event 2013
On Saturday, the streets of Manchester were lined with thousands of people for the spectacular Manchester Pride parade.
The city was a riot of colour and noise as the rainbow flags stayed high, and around a hundred different floats paraded down Deansgate, through Manchester, and into the Gay Village.
Community groups were joined by hundreds of police officers, firefighters, NHS workers. Dozens of students, church groups, sports teams and city businesses also joined in the celebrations.
John Stewart, Manchester Pride's chief executive, said: "It's great to be able to share our celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender life with the whole city and recognise the contribution that LGBT people make to the spirit and diversity of Greater Manchester.
"This year's parade was one of the biggest, with over 100 entries from 99 groups and organisations including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community groups, charities and businesses, trades unions, political parties, public sector organisations and some of the country's biggest businesses.
The indoor arena was also a huge success with thousands flocking in for the evening high energy dance experience. By day the Lifestyle Expo was popular with thousands of people chatting to organisations and charities such as the Lesbian and gay foundation, Outdoor Lads and Pride Angel.
Erika co-founder of Pride Angel said 'This year was fantastic in the fact that we had so many more success stories. We had four couples who came up to speak with us to tell us their good news, that they had conceived with a donor through Pride Angel. It is always rewarding for us to hear such exciting news'.
Read more about finding a sperm donor or co-parent at www.prideangel.com
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
Pride Angel at this years Manchester Pride
This year’s Manchester Pride was a great success with thousands of people who marched through the streets of Manchester for the annual Pride parade. More than 100 floats made their way through the city centre, setting off from Deansgate at 13:00 BST. Crowds of people waved rainbow flags and Pride Angel flags. The floats travelled through the city and finished on Whitworth Street, just outside the gay village.
The parade was part of the Pride Big Weekend, the festival held each year to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) life. Events started on Friday and ran until Monday.
This year's parade theme was "Queer'd Science" in honour of computer pioneer Alan Turing. The gay codebreaker was convicted of gross indecency in 1952, when homosexual acts were illegal in the UK. He died from cyanide poisoning two years later and it was ruled at his inquest that he had committed suicide.
Manchester's Pride festival began in 1990 as a collection of bring-and-buy stalls outside a pub. As well as the parade, the festival now includes a weekend of live music, including this year from Steps, Amelia Lily and Alison Moyet, and a candlelit vigil to remember those who have died after contracting HIV, or are living with the condition.
Manchester Pride also included ‘The Lifestyle Expo’ which had another busy and successful year with 50 stalls, covering information on community groups, parenting, health and sports. Erika from Pride Angel said ‘ We were delighted to speak with so many people who came to chat with us over the weekend and it was so lovely to see 5 babies who had been created with the help of Pride Angel. It certainly makes all our hard work worthwhile’.
Read more about gay and lesbian parenting options at www.prideangel.com
Friday, 24 August 2012
Manchester Pride Big Weekend 25-27th August 2012
Manchester Pride 2012 will be an out, loud and proud celebration with music, comedy, dancing, theatre – and above all fun. Pride runs from August 17 to August 27 including the Pride Fringe and the Big Weekend, which starts this Friday. It celebrates the city’s thriving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.
Thousands of visitors are expected for the Big Weekend, a non-stop party between August 24 and 27. The Gaydar main arena on Bloom Street/Sackville Street will host some of the hottest acts. Confirmed artists include Steps, Amelia Lily, 2 Shoes,Alexander Stewart Bjorn Again, Scarletts Rose, Louise Dearman, Alison Moyet and Cleo Sol. On stage at Sackville Gardens there is a programme of live bands with new talent and more established acts performing throughout the weekend. Between 4pm and 11pm on the Sunday the focus will be on female bands, performers and comedians.
One of the highlights of Pride is the Parade on Saturday August 25 from 1pm. More than 100 floats will make their way through the city’s streets providing a carnival of colour and attracting thousands of spectators. It starts on Deansgate opposite the Hilton Hotel and finishes on Whitworth Street, just outside the Gay Village. Details of the full route is here.
This year’s theme is ‘Queer’d Science’ to honour the 100th anniversary of codebreaker Alan Turing whose work at Bletchley Park helped crack the Nazi enigma cipher. The gay computer pioneer was prosecuted for gross indecency for having relations with another man in 1952 when it was illegal. He committed suicide two years later. A legal bid to clear his name has been launched in the Lords.
The village market will be on throughout the Big Weekend with stalls selling treats including sweets, clothing, jewellery. The Lifestyle Expo will run between 11am and 6pm from Saturday August 25 to Monday, August 27 with information about community groups, health and sports clubs as well as legal advice. Visit Pride Angel at the Lifestyle expo.
The pace of the weekend will slow on Monday August 27 at 9.15pm with the George House Trust candlelit vigil to remember those who have lost their lives to HIV and those who are fighting the epidemic worldwide. The vigil, which takes place in Sackville Gardens, closes Pride week. A Pride wristband is needed to get into the Big Weekend site around Canal Street, but not for the Parade or the candlelit vigil. A weekend ticket for the festival is £20 and a day pass £12. Child weekend tickets are £7.50 and day passes, £5.
Why not come along to the Lifestyle Expo to chat with Pride Angel about gay and lesbian parenting options.
Article: 24th August 2012 www.menmedia.co.uk
Saturday, 27 August 2011
Manchester Pride Big Weekend 2011
Come and join Manchester Pride's Big Weekend - one of the biggest parties in the UK. From Friday 26 to Monday 29 August, tens of thousands of people descend upon Manchester's world-renowned Gay Village to celebrate the climax of the Manchester Pride’s ten-day festival.
By day, there's three stages packed full of world-class entertainment as well as hundreds of Market & Lifestyle Expo stalls.
By night, Manchester's exciting gay bars and clubs take you through to the early hours of the morning with events that will make you wish the Big Weekend never came to an end.
GAYDAR MAIN ARENA This year will see some big names and fantastic entertainment including Pixie Lott, Pan Amm and Blue headlining the Gaydar Main Arena. Located on Sackville & Bloom Street, right in the heart of the Gay Village, you'll be sure to have an amazing time in the company of some of the world's most-loved artists. Check out who we've got lined-up so far...
SACKVILLE GARDENS A visit to the Sackville Gardens stage is a great chance to socialise with people who share a common interest while being surrounded by local bands, local groups and local entertainment. It’s your community, and this is your stage. On Sunday, the stage plays host to the very popular Women's Stage from 4PM. Find out what you can expect to see over the weekend.
VILLAGE SQUARE Fancy relaxing over the Big Weekend but not shying away from having a drink with some fantastic entertainment? The Village Square is the perfect area for you. We have some fantastic up-and-coming musicians from the LGBT community lined up as well as comedy, drag and activities from dancing to basketball from some of Manchester’s much loved community groups. Have a look at the full programme for the weekend.
LIFESTYLE EXPO The Lifestyle Expo is an undercover outdoor exhibition space designed for you to access resources and information about community groups, your health, sports clubs, legal advice, travel and much more. There are usually over 55 exhibitors so make sure you put aside some time to visit the area. Pride Angel will be holding a stall at the lifestyle expo, so why not have a chat about gay parenting options.
VILLAGE MARKETS Looking to pick up a souvenir to remind you of your Manchester Pride visit? There's over 40 traders on site at the Village Markets selling everything from the latest fashions to rainbow flags. You're sure to find something there to take home with you. Find out who'll be there over the weekend...
OUT IN THE PAST HERITAGE TRAIL Manchester Pride will be running the Out in the Past Hertiage Trail tours again this year. The trail, running since 2003, charts over 200 years of Manchester LGBT history.
BARS & CLUBS Manchester's Gay Village is known worldwide for it's fantastic atmosphere and diverse bar and club scene. Many venues host specific events over the Big Weekend to keep you entertained. Check out what they've got on offer this Manchester Pride.
By day, there's three stages packed full of world-class entertainment as well as hundreds of Market & Lifestyle Expo stalls.
By night, Manchester's exciting gay bars and clubs take you through to the early hours of the morning with events that will make you wish the Big Weekend never came to an end.
GAYDAR MAIN ARENA This year will see some big names and fantastic entertainment including Pixie Lott, Pan Amm and Blue headlining the Gaydar Main Arena. Located on Sackville & Bloom Street, right in the heart of the Gay Village, you'll be sure to have an amazing time in the company of some of the world's most-loved artists. Check out who we've got lined-up so far...
SACKVILLE GARDENS A visit to the Sackville Gardens stage is a great chance to socialise with people who share a common interest while being surrounded by local bands, local groups and local entertainment. It’s your community, and this is your stage. On Sunday, the stage plays host to the very popular Women's Stage from 4PM. Find out what you can expect to see over the weekend.
VILLAGE SQUARE Fancy relaxing over the Big Weekend but not shying away from having a drink with some fantastic entertainment? The Village Square is the perfect area for you. We have some fantastic up-and-coming musicians from the LGBT community lined up as well as comedy, drag and activities from dancing to basketball from some of Manchester’s much loved community groups. Have a look at the full programme for the weekend.
LIFESTYLE EXPO The Lifestyle Expo is an undercover outdoor exhibition space designed for you to access resources and information about community groups, your health, sports clubs, legal advice, travel and much more. There are usually over 55 exhibitors so make sure you put aside some time to visit the area. Pride Angel will be holding a stall at the lifestyle expo, so why not have a chat about gay parenting options.
VILLAGE MARKETS Looking to pick up a souvenir to remind you of your Manchester Pride visit? There's over 40 traders on site at the Village Markets selling everything from the latest fashions to rainbow flags. You're sure to find something there to take home with you. Find out who'll be there over the weekend...
OUT IN THE PAST HERITAGE TRAIL Manchester Pride will be running the Out in the Past Hertiage Trail tours again this year. The trail, running since 2003, charts over 200 years of Manchester LGBT history.
BARS & CLUBS Manchester's Gay Village is known worldwide for it's fantastic atmosphere and diverse bar and club scene. Many venues host specific events over the Big Weekend to keep you entertained. Check out what they've got on offer this Manchester Pride.
Friday, 20 August 2010
Manchester Pride 2010 begins with Fringe festival
Manchester Pride 2010 began today with a Fringe festival of comedy, art, theatre and sport.
More than 40 events will be held in 20 venues ahead of the Big Weekend, which starts next Friday.
The Big Weekend will feature acts such as Kelis, Beverly Knight and Belinda Carlisle and includes the annual pride march through the city centre.
Coronation Street cast and crew will mark the soap's 50th birthday at the parade.
The festival will close on Bank Holiday Monday with a candlelit vigil at Sackville Park.
To read more go to http://bit.ly/dpWNsU
More than 40 events will be held in 20 venues ahead of the Big Weekend, which starts next Friday.
The Big Weekend will feature acts such as Kelis, Beverly Knight and Belinda Carlisle and includes the annual pride march through the city centre.
Coronation Street cast and crew will mark the soap's 50th birthday at the parade.
The festival will close on Bank Holiday Monday with a candlelit vigil at Sackville Park.
To read more go to http://bit.ly/dpWNsU
Friday, 9 July 2010
Manchester Pride UK 2010
THE BIG WEEKEND Friday 27 - Monday 30 August 2010
It's just weeks to go until the Manchester Pride 2010 Big Weekend bursts across the city, we're excited to announce the first round of acts set to grace the main stage...Find out who's lined up for your entertainment...
CORONATION STREET JOIN MANCHESTER PRIDE IN WHAT WILL BE THEIR BIGGEST PARADE EVER!
The cast and crew of Corrie will take part in the parade as part of the show’s 50th birthday with a top secret entry called 'Cobbles on Parade'. Manchester Pride are delighted that Corrie are their biggest parade yet!
BIG WEEKEND MAIN STAGE
Each year the main stage brings a fantastic variety of international and local artists to entertain you over all four days of the Big Weekend... The line up includes names such as Belinda Carlisle, Beveley Knight, Heaven 17 and many more....
The Big Weekend is over 70 hours of fun, wild, extravagant partying and you'd be out of your mind to miss it! If you want to get yourself a part of the action, you'll need to make sure you get your hands on a ticket
Weekend Tickets cost £17.50 and Day Tickets £10.00 if purchased before 27 August 2010 and the proceeds go towards helping LGBT community groups and HIV organisations.
To read more go to http://bit.ly/cT49DC
It's just weeks to go until the Manchester Pride 2010 Big Weekend bursts across the city, we're excited to announce the first round of acts set to grace the main stage...Find out who's lined up for your entertainment...
CORONATION STREET JOIN MANCHESTER PRIDE IN WHAT WILL BE THEIR BIGGEST PARADE EVER!
The cast and crew of Corrie will take part in the parade as part of the show’s 50th birthday with a top secret entry called 'Cobbles on Parade'. Manchester Pride are delighted that Corrie are their biggest parade yet!
BIG WEEKEND MAIN STAGE
Each year the main stage brings a fantastic variety of international and local artists to entertain you over all four days of the Big Weekend... The line up includes names such as Belinda Carlisle, Beveley Knight, Heaven 17 and many more....
The Big Weekend is over 70 hours of fun, wild, extravagant partying and you'd be out of your mind to miss it! If you want to get yourself a part of the action, you'll need to make sure you get your hands on a ticket
Weekend Tickets cost £17.50 and Day Tickets £10.00 if purchased before 27 August 2010 and the proceeds go towards helping LGBT community groups and HIV organisations.
To read more go to http://bit.ly/cT49DC
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