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Get set for Leeds Pride 2008!
09/05/08
The people of Leeds will be celebrating all things gay this year when the town comes together for its summer pride event in August.
Help plan Bradford Pride!
07/05/08
Preparations are now well underway for this year’s Bradford Pride taking place in the town in October.
Pride entertainment update: Monday
27/08/07
Today is pop music day and the stage line-up is fantastic with a number of big names including the loveable Betty Boo, pop idol runner-up Gareth Gates, disco diva Angie Brown and chart-topper Nicki French.
Smart sex
27/08/07
If you’re aged up to 25 and HIV positive, the Smart Sex programme is looking for your input for an awareness campaign.
Beth rocked!
27/08/07
Thousands of people gathered in front of the main stage last night, cheering, shouting, screaming, jumping and dancing when indie/rock band The Gossip, fronted by the gorgeous Beth Ditto took to the stage.
Official Pride closing party
27/08/07
The Weekend may nearly be over, but if you’re still not partied out, make sure you get down to Cruz 101 tonight for the offi cial Pride Closing party.
Parade awards
27/08/07
This year more than 70 parade entries, consisting of floats, buses, cars and walking groups entered the colourful and spectacular Manchester Pride parade on Saturday 25th August.
HIV: No blame, no shame, no crime
27/08/07
Manchester Pride draws to a close this evening with the HIV Candlelight Vigil in Sackville Park from 9pm.
Pride entertainment update: Sunday
26/08/07
A number of big names are promised today and tomorrow and include headline act indie/rock band The Gossip fronted by Beth Ditto, Geek Girl, Axe Girl as well as Stuart Avery and his band, Wynnie Le Freak and friends, Kelly Wilde, Hazel Dean and Rowetta.
Have You Heard The Gossip?
26/08/07
The gorgeous Beth Ditto and the rest of the gang provide a spectacular headline to Manchester Pride 2007.
Full Big Parade 2007 video online now
26/08/07
Watch all sixty minutes of the Manchester Pride Big Parade 2007 online.
Men in Uniform, Men in Frocks, Glamour Boys, Glamour Girls and An Alien Invasion
26/08/07
It must be Manchester Pride's Big Parade.
Pride entertainment update: Saturday
25/08/07
The entertainment continues on Saturday and boasts a number of big names, including The Gossip, Gareth Gates, and Betty Boo to the Axe Girls and the girls from Sheila’s Wheels.
You have the potential to end homophobia
25/08/07
Whilst there have been a lot of positive changes for lesbian, gay and bisexual people over the last few years, the fact remains that homophobia is still having devastating effects.
Gaydio highlights
25/08/07
Listen to all the highlights of Manchester Pride this year, live with the city’s newest LGBT radio station Gaydio on 87.7fm or online www.gaydio.co.uk
Pride pub and club nights: Friday 25th August
24/08/07
As ever, you are spoilt for choice over Manchester Pride. What pub, which club? Well stop worrying and take a look at our detailed guide below for something that takes your fancy...
If you can't come to Manchester Pride, then let Gaydio bring it to you!
24/08/07
Listen to the Pride parade live this year with a running commentary from Gaydio in conjunction with BBC Radio Manchester. Reporters will be placed along the whole of the parade route so you won’t miss a second. Tune in from 2pm on 87.7fm or online at www.gaydio.co.uk
The Pride Parade
24/08/07
On Saturday 25th August the streets of Manchester city centre will be filled with nearly 80 parade entries and thousands of people, all coming together for an explosion of colour, campness and music to celebrate Manchester’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender life.
It's that time of year again: Manchester Pride's Big Weekend 2007
24/08/07
It all starts here! Join thousands and celebrate Manchester Pride this weekend.
She's just nipped out for fags
24/08/07
If you fancy doing something other than clubbing tonight or tomorrow evening then make sure you get yourself over to The Library Theatre in St Peter’s Square for an hilarious slice of uplifting Mancunian comedy with She’s Just Nipped Out For Fags, presented by MaD Theatre Company.
"Get it on" at Manchester Pride
23/08/07
20 guys from 7 Blue Studios will be helping promote condom use at Manchester Pride utilising the ‘Get it On’ campaign which highlights the fact that nine out of ten men regularly use condoms for safer sex.
Tunes to get hitched by
23/08/07
As part of Manchester Pride 2007, Manchester Register Office is conducting a civil partnership ceremony for 8 -10 couples at the Marriot V & A, on 24th August.
Manchester Pride Recovery Lunch
23/08/07
Manchester’s only five star hotel, The Lowry has teamed up with Manchester Pride to offer a special feast in the hotel's River Restaurant everyday between 10am to 2pm from August 11 to 27 for Pride revellers.
