Manchester Pride 2008 : Candlelit Vigil
Sackville Gardens, Manchester - Monday, 25 August 2008

It may have been party, party, party for three days straight, but Sackville Gardens was filled with Pride this evening as thousands squeezed their way in to take part in what is undoubtedly the heart

Manchester Pride 2008 : Parade Setup
Saturday, 23 August 2008

As the crowds began to gather expectantly in the streets, the finishing touches were being put to sets, make-up and costumes as the parade took shape ready to set off at 2pm.

Manchester Pride 2008 : The Parade
Saturday, 23 August 2008

With 86 floats and walking groups making up this year's Manchester Pride parade, it was one of the largest in the 18 year history of the event.

Manchester Pride 2008 : Tim's Parade
Saturday, 23 August 2008

It's hard to watch the parade and NOT to take photos... a selection of Timbo's photos as the colourful floats and walking groups passed him by...

Manchester Pride 2008 : Poptastic
Poptastic - Saturday, 23 August 2008

With their usual energy and enthusiasm, the Poptastic team staged three sailor-themed events over this Manchester Pride - as well as pulling out all the stops for their float.

Manchester Pride 2008 : Stuart's Parade
Saturday, 23 August 2008

Stuart donned his (extra small) REALManchester t-shirt and headed out into the crowds to gather some evidence of one of the best parades in the country...

Manchester Pride 2008 : Around The Village
Canal Street - Manchester Gay Village, Manchester - Saturday, 23 August 2008

The streets were packed with revellers out to enjoy a pint or two, to meet up with friends and to make new ones... oh... and to oogle at the talent of course.

Manchester Pride 2008 : Drama Queens!
Cruz 101, Manchester - Saturday, 23 August 2008

Stuart donned very little at all in the way of a costume, and headed over to Cruz to catch some of the Pride night fever! If you were snapped by a boy in red pants then you'll find yourself among

Manchester Pride 2008 : Uni Challenge
Manchester Students Union & Academy, Manchester - Saturday, 23 August 2008

Now in its ninth year (count'em!), Uni Challenge is a staple of Manchester Pride weekend. As well as finding Federation in the main arena, Ibiza's Matinée joined the party, along with

Manchester Pride 2008 : Fishtank - Dykefest 08
Alter Ego, Manchester - Saturday, 23 August 2008

Rach brings us a selection of photos from Vanilla's Climax... Dykefest 08!

Manchester Pride 2008 : Rach's Parade
Saturday, 23 August 2008

You want MORE?! Well okay then! Rach's take on the 2008 Manchester Pride parade... more boys in pants, more glitter, more feathers and more lovely shots!

Pride Parade 2008
Saturday, 23 August 2008

Northern Wave's 10th anniversary entry in the Manchester Pride Parade with Pride Games.

Manchester Pride 2008 : Streets of Pride
Canal Street - Manchester Gay Village, Manchester - Friday, 22 to Monday, 25 August 2008

REALManchester star photographer Rach shares a selection of photographs of you all taken on and around Canal Street during the four days of Manchester Pride 2008.

Manchester Pride 2008 : Main Stage
Sackville Car Park - Friday, 22 to Monday, 25 August 2008

This year's Manchester Pride festival saw some fantastic acts take to the main stage, with DJ sets from the likes of Boy George and headliners Alphabeat going down a storm!

Mark's snapshot of the weekend
Friday, 22 to Tuesday, 26 August 2008

A small selection of pics from a massive weekend... the Fitlads party at Essential, the Parade, a bit of Uni Challenge, Federation at the Ritz and Cruz 101!