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Manchester will be a sea of rainbows later this month as the city’s annual LGBTQ+ celebration takes to the streets.
The four-day Pride event, from August 25-28, features an array of festivities, including of course a parade and is expected to attract thousands of people from across the country and beyond.
London Pride may be bigger and Brighton may attract the superstars but there’s no beating Manchester, the unofficial Pride of the North.
Here you better be prepared for unparalleled partying.
The parade is magical, the Big Weekend around Canal Street a total mash-up and the entertainment that make sure Pride celebrations continue well into the year.
If you’re planning to join the celebrations, you might want to add a touch of rainbow joy to your outfit or go the full hog and deck yourself out in the colours from head to toe.
However far you take it, we’ve got you covered with our pick of products from The Pride Shop – from a cute little Love pin badge to fabulous face paint.
Our pick? Well, it’s these epic pronoun pins.
She / Her Pronoun Pin Badge Bright Green Square
This is something that can be rocked year-round, not just at Manchester Pride. Features a range of other pronouns, too.
They / Them Pronoun Pin Badge Bright Yellow
See we told you they had other pronouns, with this bright yellow they/them pin a standout.
Rainbow Love White Pin Badge
Spread the love with this cute pin badge. Perfect for adding to bags or clothing, any day of the year.
Multi-colour rainbow Sequin Bum Bag
If you’re heading to Manchester Pride you’ll want your valuables where you can see them. This rainbow sequin bum bag will always be in clear sight, is easily accessible when you need it and, to top it off, it looks fab and features the wonderful rainbow pride colours in sparkly standout sequins.
Rainbow Gem Stone Bracelet
This pretty Rainbow Gem Stone Bracelet from The Pride Shop is handmade in the UK and features red coral, amber, Malaysian jade, aventurine, lapis amethyst, among others.
Tiered Rainbow Skirt
Stand-out with this fun Tiered Rainbow Skirt. Covered in sparkly sequins, the skirt comes in one size. Other accessories pictured above also available at the Pride Shop including head and arm bands and sunglasses.
Rainbow Face Paint Stick
Draw rainbows on your face or body with this easy-to-apply and remove Rainbow Face Paint Stick. It’s oil-based and contains no parabens or alcohol.
Gay Pride Flag Headband
Wear your Pride in your head with this band. Bonus is that it’ll make sure you’re easy to find among the crowd of thousands…
Gay Pride Rainbow Bucket Hat – in white
You want to make sure you remain sun safe during Pride – easy job with this fun bucket hat.
Rainbow Sunglasses
Same goes for those peepers – keep them shielded from the bright rays of sun and fabulousness.
Intersex Progress Pride Rainbow Iron On Patches Rectangle Shape
If your outfit is missing that little something extra, this patch will take it up to 11.
Rainbow Pride Hand Fan
Keep calm and collected and most importantly cool with this fan. Easy to transport and will keep you chill throughout the parade and festivities.
Rainbow Rectangle Bunting 3 metres
Need to kit the house out for celebrations? You can’t go wrong with bunting.
Gay Pride Temporary Tattoos x6
If you want something a little more permanent than face paint you’re going to 100% sweat off as Natasha Bedingfield belts out Unwritten, temporary tattoos are the way to go.
Taking place across the full August Bank Holiday weekend this year, the Manchester Pride Festival hosts a variety of events, some free to attend – such as the parade – and others require you to purchase a ticket.
Big names performing this year include Jake Shears, Pabllo Vittar, Bimini, Danny Beard and, of course, Ginny Lemon’s Dog Show, which is legendary.
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