Disco music beat from loudspeakers and hundreds of whistles were blown as Gay Pride took-over the streets of Manchester city centre for the annual bank holiday weekend event.
This year, Pride - originally Mardi Gras - 'came of age', celebrating its 18 birthday.
Here, spread over three pages, are 30 photos from the colourful parade.
All photos: © UK Gay News
In Pictures: Manchester Gay Pride
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