Prestwich Pride returns this month after the inaugural celebration last year proved to be a hit.

An array of events and performances will take place in the town over the weekend of Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13 to mark the occasion. 

Such was the success of the festival last year that it was nominated in the Grassroots Pride of the Year category of the Gaydio Pride Awards.

But the upcoming celebration is expected to be bigger and better than last year.

It has received a boost from increased funding from the Parklife Community Fund, Bury Pride and Manchester Pride and the launch of the popular queer nightclub Love Hangover.

Wine and Wallop, Cuckoo and The Goods In are among the venues set to be involved in the fun with drag queens and DJs entertaining revellers.

Bury Times: A drag queen in action at Prestwich Pride last yearA drag queen in action at Prestwich Pride last year (Image: @wambamphotography)

Shahram Kasiri, who is involved in organising the festival, said: “The response to the inaugural Prestwich Pride last summer was totally overwhelming.

"To be nominated six months on for Grassroots Pride of the Year at the Gaydio Pride Awards was completely unexpected, but testament to the response of the local community.

"We are looking forward to Pride 2023 and it is a privilege to support three charities this year - George House Trust, AKT, and Colours Youth Network.

"Thank you to local businesses for their support as well as our various funding streams.

"Most importantly, thank you to the Manchester LGBTQ+ community and allies.“ 

A raffle will offer a range of prizes such as tickets for The Warehouse Project, Homoblock and RuPaul.

Support and donations have been generous including artist Myrodoodles whose designs will cover the town in colour.

For more information and further details of the line-up, visit @prestwichpride on Instagram or email any questions to info@prestwichpride.com.