Community

Orange is the New Black actress kicks off Manchester Pride

  • Aug 23 2014
  • Written by Joseph McCormick
Illustrated rainbow pride flag on a pink background.

Manchester Pride has kicked off today with thousands of revellers, and a parade led by Orange is the New Black’s Lea DeLaria.

Comedian Lea DeLaria – who plays fan favourite Big Boo on the Netflix series – served as Grand Marshal for the event.

DeLaria led the procession through the city to applause from pride-goers.

Manchester 1

After the parade today, pride celebrations this weekend include a screening of the new season of Doctor Who, and performances by Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst and singer Anastasia.

Manchester 4

Edwina Currie at Manchester Pride

All Saints, Neon Jungle, Foxes are also on the line-up for the annual event, alongside former X Factor contestants Marcus Collins, Lucy Spraggan and Rowetta, and British four-piece girl group Neon Jungle.

Warwick Rowers

The Warwick Rowers at Manchester Pride

Celebrations will take place all weekend from 22-25 August.

The Pride festival released 300 discounted day tickets for the Big Weekend, available to Greater Manchester residents who are undergoing financial hardship.

LaurnceGHulse Pride

Image: Twitter user @LaurenceGHulse

More:
Register to save articles and more. It'll only take a minute and it's free.
JOIN US TODAY!