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IF YOU’VE RECOVERED FROM LONDON PRIDE AND ARE LOOKING TO FILL THAT RAINBOW-COLOURED VACANT HOLE IN YOUR HEART, GEAR UP FOR THE MANCHESTER EVENT, WHICH TAKES PLACE OVER THE AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY.

WORDS: JOSEPH KOCHARIAN

MANCHESTER PRIDE

The perfect summer swan song, one of the UK’s biggest pride festivals outside the capital takes place each year over the August Bank Holiday weekend, meaning four days and three nights of partying as Canal Street transforms into carnival central for the big weekend. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this year’s event is already shaping up to be the best ever, with pop legends Texas already confirmed to headline and a whole host of acts still to be announced. Given that the likes of All Saints, Anastacia, MKS, Steps, Sugababes and Kelis have all graced the main stage over the last few years, expect big things for the 2015 event. Manchester Pride takes place August 28 – 31. manchesterpride.com

WHERE TO STAY:

MANCHESTER MARRIoTT vICToRIA & ALbERT HoTEL

The Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel is located in the city centre near Manchester Arena, ITV and Manchester Central. After a long day at Pride, there’s no better feeling than strolling home along the canal to your luxury hotel. Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel, Water Street, M3 4JQ, 0161 832 1188 / Marriott Hotel & Country Club, Walkden Road, Worsley Park M28 2Q7, 0203 564 5165