Manchester Pride Day Two: Parade Power, Pop Royalty, and Pure Queer Energy

If Friday was the warm-up, Saturday was the main event. Manchester Pride Day Two turned the city into a technicolour dream as tens of thousands lined the streets for the legendary Pride Parade before heading into a night of unstoppable music and unapologetic celebration.

The day kicked off with the iconic Manchester Pride Parade, a moving wave of rainbows, community power, and bold statements. Floats from LGBTQ+ organisations, grassroots groups, and big-name brands rolled through the city centre, blasting beats and sending out love in every direction. It wasn’t just a march; it was a message: we’re here, we’re proud, and we’re louder than ever.

As the sun set, the Gay Village truly came alive. Stages were stacked with talent, and the energy? Off the charts. Over at Mardi Gras, none other than The Danny Beard, drag royalty and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, brought camp glamour and powerhouse vocals, proving why they’re an icon in their own right. The crowd? Living for every note, every look, every moment.

Meanwhile, fans flocked to see Leigh-Anne, stepping out from Little Mix fame into full solo star power. Her set was fierce, fun, and deeply personal, mixing her new hits with a nod to the anthems that made us fall in love with her voice in the first place.

And then… the ultimate nostalgia trip. B*Witched headlined The Gay Village Party, and let’s just say C’est La Vie hit differently when you’re surrounded by thousands of queers, arms in the air, living their best lives. Denim was back, harmonies were tight, and the crowd? Absolutely feral for it.

Saturday night was Manchester Pride at its absolute peak: music shaking the streets, joy spilling out of every corner, and a community coming together in a way that only happens here. If you weren’t there, you missed history. If you were? You already know, you’ll be talking about this one for years.