In celebration of Manchester’s world-famous Pride Weekend, Great Northern hosts a delightful Family Pride fun day on Saturday 24th August!
Stop by and enjoy a fabulous array of free, inclusive activities for all ages, before heading outside to catch a fantastic view of the main parade as it makes its way down Deansgate.
Check out the full events schedule below:
12:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Amphitheater Outdoor Space
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Hair and Glitter Tattoos Station: Get creative with dazzling hair and glitter tattoos.
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Art Activation Space: Unleash your creativity with our art activities.
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Soccer and Soft Archery: Enjoy some sports and soft archery fun.
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Forest-Based Activities: Join us in the amphitheatre space through Conker Club for forest-themed creative activities by the sandpit hut.
Main Stage
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12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Soothing music will be played to offer a calm space, with tunes ramping up from 1:30 PM onwards
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Additional acts will be added (watch this space)
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: The amazing House of Ghetto will be throwing shapes and teaching us to perfect our moves
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Additional acts will be added
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5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Join Aida H Dee at the main stage for a spectacular finale performance.
Lower Atrium, Inside Great Northern Warehouse
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Face Painter: Glitter Rainbow face painting.
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Market Hall: A variety of vendors and organizations to explore.
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Art Mural: Get creative and be part of our wall installation with this interactive mural.
Upper Atrium, Inside Great Northern Warehouse
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Ping-Pong hub: Ping-pong heaven.
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Trainmaster: Train-themed activities for little ones.
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Baby Play & Toddler Wandering: Activities for the youngest family members.
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Chest Feeding & Child Changing Station: Facilities available.
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Picnic Areas: Relax and enjoy your picnic in the upper and lower atriums.
Mascot Meet and Greet Schedule in the Upper Atrium
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2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Pride Mickey and Minnie
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3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Stitch
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4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Pride Mickey and Minnie
Additional Information
Amphitheater Outdoor Space
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Bookstore & Information Station: Located at the main entrance. Find books, resources, and event information here.
Safety and Amenities
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Feeding Station: Chest feeding facilities available in the upper atrium.
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Child Changing Facilities: Located in the upper atrium.
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Hydration Stations: Water stations available throughout the venue.
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Lost Child Station: Dedicated area for lost children. Please report to the information station for assistance.
- Find out more HERE.