Friday 24 August 2012

The big weekend @ManchesterPride


Manchester Pride is Manchester’s annual LGBT festival, held over the August public holiday weekend, in and around the gay village.  The main goal of Manchester Pride is to raise money for a variety of LGBT organisations and groups in Greater Manchester.  
This bunting is among the most discreet on display- there are giant rainbow flags and huge swathes of colourful materials swung across Canal Street and neighbouring roads elsewhere. Hope everyone attending has a great time.

The festival lasts ten days with a series of art, culture, heritage, debate, sport, music and film events celebrating the great diversity of the LGBT community.

Pride Fringe ran from 17 to yesterday, 23 August. The Big Weekend starts today Friday 24th running until Monday 27th August. Singers Alison Moyet, Amelia Lily and Louise Dearman are among the acts on the Sackville Gardens stage: www.manchesterpride.com/2012

14 comments:

  1. Do they have a 'Normal Person Pride' also?

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    1. Not sure what you mean? LGB people are as normal as non LGB Adullamite, and as most non LGB are less oppressed by mainstream society in their sexuality, there is no need as such...

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  2. Look those buildings...they are all very charming! I'm enchanted by this picture, a wonderful postcard!
    I wish you a great weekend dear Chrissy,
    hugs
    Léia

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  3. i've not been to one of these festivals but when i see snippets in the news it's always so colorful and looks like everyone is having such a fun time! love the street shot!

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  4. Does sound like fun ... and I like the street you've chosen to photograph also.

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  5. Never mind the bunting Chrissy, look at those magnificent hanging baskets, I loved that when I was in UK in summer, you guys certainly know know to appreciate any sun that you get.

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  6. Great street scene and a fun way to support a worthy cause. :)

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  7. Fab colourful post Chrissy, working this weekend otherwise I would be popping over the Pennines to join in the festivities.

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  8. I've only been to the gay pride parades in NYC and DC, but they are always so much fun! This looks like it'll be no different. :) Terrific photo of a terrific event.

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  9. Happiness inside.

    Please have a wonderful weekend ahead.

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  10. Wish I could have been there.
    Anyway, HAVE A NICE WEEKEND!

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  11. Sounds like it was a lovely time and I do like your picture.

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