Manchester Pride got (unofficially) kick started early last night with the fabulously outrageous ‘It’s a Gay Knockout’.

Camp cult classic returns to Manchester due to popular demand

Preparations for Manchester Pride 2011 continued apace as the city’s LGBT community geared up for the annual festival this weekend.

Manchester Pride has been backed by the country’s three main political parties.

Canal Street launched its official iPhone app last week ahead of the start of the Manchester Pride festival

The show’s writer, Rob Ellis, believes this is one of society’s last taboos…

Canal Street business owners are confident the event will promote a positive atmosphere in the wake of the riots.

Manchester Pride director Jackie Crozier is calling an end to her role after the festival’s 21st birthday celebrations this weekend.

Coronation Street stars will swap the cobbles for a float as they take part in the ‘Best of British’ themed Manchester Pride parade.

Featuring a transvestite tug-of-war and a high heel egg-and-spoon race, the event promises to bring organised chaos to Canal Street.

MM gives you our top picks of Manchester Pride 2011 festivities.