Manchester Pride parade highlights 2023: More than 200 floats take part in epic celebration

The Manchester Pride parade kicked off Saturday of the annual festival in style. The city came to a standstill today (August 26) as thousands of people marched their way through the city centre as part of the festival's annual parade. There was a sea of rainbow flags and a celebration of love as one of the UK's biggest LGBTQ+ events took place. Not only was there the usual huge parade, but the Gay Village will came alive as bars and venues join forces to celebrate Pride the way Manchester knew how. There was also live performances from a range of local and international acts and drag performers, including the likes of Brazilian drag superstar Pabllo Vittar, Alison Goldfrapp, Jodie Harsh, and Gok Wan. This year's parade theme was 'Queerly Beloved', and organisers said it will be a 'celebration of love, community, self-expression, and the transformative power of dance' as it marks the ten year anniversary of marriage equality in England and Wales. This year's parade followed the same route as the last few years, as it set off along Deansgate from the junction with Liverpool Road at around 12pm and snaked its way through the city centre. Continue reading at Manchester Evening News: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.... The Manchester Evening News covers news, entertainment, sport, and what's happening around the region - and has done since 1868. Follow us on our Social channels: Twitter:   / mennewsdesk   Facebook:   / manchestereveningnews   Instagram:   / manchestereveningnews   LinkedIn:   / manchestereveningnewsbusiness   Website: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/ If you have a story tip or something you feel we should be investigating, you can email newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or call on 0161 832 7200. LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE #ManchesterEveningNews #manchesterpride #Pride #lgbtq #manchester