Friday 22 to Monday 25 August 2025
TfGM are forecasting a busy transport network this weekend and are encouraging everyone making a journey to plan ahead.
On Friday 22 until Monday 25 August, Manchester Pride will return to the city centre to celebrate the history and culture of LGBTQ+ communities. Manchester Pride 2025 will see events taking place throughout the city centre over the weekend, but particularly centred around Manchester’s Gay Village.
On Saturday 23 August, the Pride Parade will take place from midday, beginning at Castlefield Bowl and finishing at Sackville Gardens in the heart of The Village. The Parade will follow a route across the city centre, from Castlefield to the Village, via Deansgate, St Peter’s Square, Portland Street and Princess Street.
To allow for Manchester Pride to take place, road closures will be in place in and around the Village from Friday 22 August – Monday 25 August, with significant road closures taking place on Saturday 23 August. Many bus routes which travel via city centre also affected. Those making journeys by car and bus are expected to experience some disruption, including longer travel times.
Multiple live events will take place in the city centre and Greater Manchester as a whole, including football at The Etihad Stadium and events at Salford Community Stadium. On Saturday at 12.30pm, Manchester City face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, whilst at also on Saturday, The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 comes to Salford Community Stadium at 12pm.
With thousands travelling through Manchester this weekend, including Pride Parade goers, rugby and football fans, city centre roads and public transport are likely to be much busier than usual.
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