Get ready for a weekend of pure joy! Didsbury Pride is back, bringing the ultimate feel-good vibes with a legendary 90s pop icon headlining and a beloved Corrie star joining the festivities. Expect music, laughter, and a whole lot of rainbows. Will you be part of this unforgettable community celebration?
Didsbury is set to host its vibrant annual Pride celebration this weekend, welcoming a spectacular lineup that includes a renowned 90s pop sensation and a beloved soap opera star. Following the exhilaration of Manchester Pride, this cherished **community celebration** brings the spirit of **LGBTQ+ inclusion** to the suburbs with an event designed to captivate and inspire all attendees.
Since its inception in 2018, **Didsbury Pride** has steadily grown into a significant grassroots, community-led festival. This year’s iteration promises an even grander experience, maintaining its free-to-attend status, ensuring accessibility for everyone keen to partake in the festivities and acknowledge the diverse fabric of the local community.
The highlight of the musical performances will undoubtedly be the legendary 1990s pop icon, **Sybil**, known for her powerful vocals and chart-topping hits. Her highly anticipated appearance is scheduled to headline the evening, providing a nostalgic and electrifying finale that is sure to draw a large crowd to Barlow Moor Road as part of the **What’s On Manchester** calendar.
Adding a touch of star power and local affection, **Julia Goulding**, who famously portrays Shona Platt in Coronation Street, will grace the event. Having served as an ambassador for **Didsbury Pride** since its very beginning, Goulding will undertake the ceremonial cutting of a specially designed Pride rainbow cake, a moment symbolic of unity and celebration.
The day’s proceedings will commence with the cheerful “Rainbow Walk,” inviting participants to parade through the heart of Didsbury. Setting off promptly at 12pm from the Didsbury Pub, the procession will culminate at Barlow Moor Road, transforming it into the central hub for entertainment, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and continuous merriment extending until 9pm on Saturday evening.
Beyond the headlining acts, attendees will be treated to a rich tapestry of performances throughout the afternoon. The schedule boasts diverse talents including the melodic Northenden Choir, the rhythmic energy of the BATALA samba band, the harmonies of the Manchester Proud Chorus, the engaging Didsbury Daytime Singers, and the sophisticated swing sounds of Manchester’s own Alexander Stewart. Various DJ sets will also keep the atmosphere lively.
This year’s **Didsbury Pride** has received a substantial boost, thanks to a generous £15,000 donation from esteemed philanthropist Dr Michael Josephson MBE. His significant contribution underscores the growing support for this vital event, and he will proudly lead the “Rainbow Walk” parade alongside event founder, Michael Pollard, marking a powerful start to the day’s joyful proceedings.
