WITHOUT wishing to sound too cheesy, I'm proud of every single part of Pride," states Jackie Crozier emphatically taking a few minutes out from her busy schedule fitting all the pieces of this year's Pride together.
"And, the fact that Manchester Pride is itself a charity means that no matter which event you're taking part in, it's all helping to support LGBT causes across Greater Manchester."
But let's not forget the Big Weekend . After all, it's not called that for nothing. Beth Ditto's band The Gossip headline the event which, even by CityLife's recollection of many Pride events, is something of a coup.
"It is!" says Jackie. "But we're excited about all of the artists taking to the stage. There's something for everyone.
DJ and Big Brother escapee Kate Lawler kicks us off on the Friday night, followed by Belinda Carlisle.
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