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As well as being one of the biggest events on the UK's pride calendar Manchester Pride brings together 10 days of community events over the August Bank Holiday, raising much needed funds for over 100 ...
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Manchester GayFest 2000
| title | Manchester GayFest 2000 |
| event: | Manchester Pride |
| review date | Saturday, 26 to Monday, 28 August 2000 |
| words by | Sam Milford |
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I didn't really get the chance to thank you all properly, which I'm very sorry about. Even when I was given the chance to make a speech on Monday night I was too choked to spit out many words.
So get your buckets out, ladies and gentlemen, I'm about to gush...
It was the very best birthday weekend anyone could hope for. Lots and lots of lovely people all in one place at one time, a gorgeous hotel, a lovely meal, a Canal Street to explore, two fantastic nights out clubbing, a champagne gathering on Monday, lots of lovely presents, a truly amazing song, and another night clubbing at Wild Fruit. I can't imagine that I'll have another birthday to match it.
Thank you all SO MUCH for making it so amazing. I hope these pictures (all 350 of them!) help you to remember some of the good times!
latest captions who was snapped?
Click the VIP's name to see where we caught'em!
the photos...
Day 3... just when you thought it was safe...
photos by Sam MilfordAnd just when you thought it was safe to peer out from under your comfortable bed... Keiran organised an urgent message to be phoned around all the rooms, "Sam's waiting in the lobby with the bus-driver". Well. That really got everyone moving...
Day 2... The party continues...
photos by Sam MilfordThe party continues... Sunday morning was a bit of a strain with only about 10% of the party showing up for breakfast, but by the time Canal Street warmed up at 2ish the group was out in force. Alcohol began to flow freely again, and by 5 even I'd forgotten how little sleep I'd had.
Manchester Day 1
photos by Sam MilfordYes I know it was a bit early to be setting off from St.Peter's Church, but at least it meant getting to Manchester before midnight... And what better excuse do you need to scoff croissants and drink Champagne at 8 in the morning?
coming up...
The next Manchester Pride date for your diary:
Manchester Pride 2012 @ Canal Street
Friday, 17th til Monday, 27th August
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29 days San Francisco Pride 2012 (SF Pride)
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REALPride carries full details of these events and the major pride and mardi gras festivals around the world.