MCR Pride Parade 2024 Sat 24th Aug

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Join us in walking with PRIDE in the MCR Pride Parade on Sat 24th Aug 2024! We have 35 places for young people to join us in marching, celebrating, dancing, singing, chanting and strutting in the Manchester LGBTQ+ PRIDE PARADE this year! Meet location and time of meet TBC- the parade route itself will be approx 90 min. To join us is free, but you do need to book in advance so we can track how many wish to join us in the rainbow fun! Must be 11 or over to join in. Dress code- Wear your most colourful festival outfits, rainbows, pride flags, drag and bees! Lets celebrate who we are togther! The first 15 people will also get a rare screen printed Gorse Hill Studios Pride 2024 Tshirt designed and printed by our ARTIVISTS Group of young people!! If you/ your child has access needs, just tell us on the booking form and we will try to accommodate, if your child would need you there to support just book a place for yourself too. Buzzin’ to be Queer - A Hive of Progress The world famous Manchester Pride Parade returns to Manchester Pride Festival and this year we’re ‘Buzzin’ to be Queer’! The iconic worker bee, deeply rooted in Manchester's history, emerges as the focal symbol for this year's Pride Parade theme - ‘Buzzin’ to be Queer - A Hive of Progress’. Dating back 150 years to the industrial revolution, the bee has evolved beyond a mere emblem; it has become a powerful representation of Mancunians' hard work ethic and the bustling energy that defines the city as a hive of activity. At its core, the bee symbolises unity. Just as worker bees collaborate to maintain in their hive, Mancunians embrace a collective spirit that excels individual efforts. This sense of teamwork is not only a testament to our city's rich history but also a guiding principle of Manchester Pride. So, let the bee guide us, buzzin’ with the collective energy of a community that knows the strength found in togetherness. As we march in the Parade, let's embody the worker bee spirit and create a hive of progress where everyone can thrive. Join us on Saturday 24 August 2024, as we celebrate diversity, unity, and the vibrant energy of Manchester, buzzing together toward a brighter future.