THE PARADE

This year the parade starts from the Museum of Science and Industry in Castlefield at 2pm on Saturday 23 August 2008 and follows the same route as last year winding it's colourful way through the city centre.

A carnival atmosphere will fill the streets of Manchester and is set to enthrall the thousands of spectators - young and old, gay and straight, friends and family - who come down to see the glamorous and the outrageously fabulous people who take part.

We have a whole host of new entrants for our 18th Birthday Party Parade and some amazing costumes - click over to the right to see who's taking part!

Please note - you do not need Big Weekend tickets or wristbands to watch the parade, however you will need them to get into the Big Weekend site in and around Canal Street afterwards!

Entries to the Manchester Pride Parade 2008 are now CLOSED.