This summer, Manchester will once again come together to celebrate Pride, one of the most vibrant and meaningful moments in our city’s calendar.

Manchester Village Pride CIC is a new, community-led organisation, created by Manchester’s LGBTQ+ community, to reimagine Pride for the city. This year they will deliver a dynamic four-day festival in the Village, alongside a city-wide Fringe programme.

Please spread the word that Pride is back!

Read more about Manchester Village Pride

WHEN

Manchester Village Pride: Friday 28th – Monday 31st August Bank Holiday

Four days | Three stages | One Village Programme

• The Main Stage: Showcasing the very best of Manchester and the UK’s queer talent.
• Sackville Gardens: Community-focused celebration and showcase.
• The Dance Arena: Curated by the legends of Manchester’s nightlife.
• The Parade (Saturday 29th August): A city-wide moment of visibility and celebration.
• Community and Family Day (Monday 31st): Inclusive, accessible programming.

WHAT

Alongside national corporate Pride celebrations, there are plenty of opportunities to support Pride on a local level this summer. This is an exciting opportunity for central retailers, leisure venues, hotels and offices to take part in one of the city’s most celebrated events.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Enter The Parade
Show your support for the LGBTQ+ community in front of more than 200,000 spectators by taking part in the Manchester Village Pride Parade this year.
For more information and to apply for entry, click here
Deadline for Applications: 14th June. Tier 1 Pricing Deadline: 11th April (Be Quick!)

Fundraise
Manchester Village Pride CIC is fundraising for the following charities: George House Trust, Albert Kennedy Trust, The Proud Trust, LGBT Foundation and Sparkle.
To donate, click here

Join the Celebrations
Decorate your store window, encourage your teams to dress-up, or host themed events. The BID’s annual rainbow decorations will be in place on Market Street in the run-up.

Themed Promotions
Give festival goers a special offer, discount or gift with a purchase to celebrate. Could you add an optional donation on menus or ‘round up’ payments?

Become a Sponsor
From individual event sponsorship to long-term collaborative partnerships, there are opportunities available to suit every business.
For information, click here

Volunteers
Manchester Village Pride has been delighted to receive a huge number of volunteer applications for this year’s event, and applications have now closed.