{"id":361494,"date":"2025-08-21T07:26:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T07:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/361494\/"},"modified":"2025-08-21T07:26:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T07:26:13","slug":"manchester-pride-2025-full-list-of-road-closures-over-bank-holiday-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/361494\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester Pride 2025 &#8211; full list of road closures over Bank Holiday weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Road closures, diversions and parking suspensions will be in place in Manchester on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2_Day-Three-of-Manchester-Pride.jpg\" alt=\"Manchester Pride returns this August Bank Holiday Weekend \" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Manchester Pride returns this August Bank Holiday Weekend (Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">This weekend sees the return of one of the region&#8217;s most vibrant and colourful celebrations &#8211; Manchester Pride. The streets will come alive as the annual parade weaves through the city centre, and the Gay Village comes as the much-anticipated festival party gets underway.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend (August 22 to 25), Manchester Pride is regarded as one of the biggest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the country and regularly attracts hundreds of thousands of people each year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">This year&#8217;s event <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/whats-on\/music-nightlife-news\/manchester-pride-announces-major-change-31124118\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">will feature some new additions and tweaks to previous years<\/a>, with the inclusion of new stage areas which will host some of the biggest names in music.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">A new Mardi Gras area will host the likes of Olly Alexander, Nelly Furtado, Billy Porter and Leigh-Anne, plus many more. Meanwhile, the Gay Village Party will see performances from Samantha Mumba, B*witched, Sister Sledge and Danny Beard.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Stay connected with our City Life newsletter <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=d1c9a1cf-d773-47a3-b51a-f456316221bc&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"hereLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">As always, the festival will conclude on Monday, August 25, with the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/whats-on\/manchester-pride-2023-concludes-powerfully-27610444\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Candlelit Vigil<\/a> at Sackville Gardens. Held in collaboration with George House Trust, the poignant event honours those lost to HIV, whilst also standing in solidarity with those living healthy and happy lives today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">If you are attending the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/whats-on\/music-nightlife-news\/manchester-pride-parade-2024-time-29770641\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Pride Parade<\/a>, it is worth being aware that multiple other events are also taking place in Greater Manchester this weekend, and journey times are likely to increase &#8211; particularly in the city centre. And, to allow the Parade to pass through the city centre safely, there will be a number of road closures and bus diversions along the route.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755761172_862_0_Day-Three-of-Manchester-Pride.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has advised against travelling into the city centre by car on Saturday if possible, as roads will be busier than usual and journeys may take much longer. They&#8217;ve also reissued advice to consider using public transport or completing journeys using park &amp; ride.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The Parade will start at 12pm, with the last entry to the parade departing from the junction of Liverpool Road and Deansgate at 3pm and completing the route by 5.30pm on Fairfield Street.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Join our Manc Life WhatsApp group <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/KfTmjBfYQVuE2KHTPAQMIj\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"HERELink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Road closures will be lifted as soon as each section is cleared and all roads will be re-opened by 7pm at the latest.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Below is the full list of road closures over the next week including the bank holiday weekend (August 22-25):<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Road Closures:<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1_JRP_MEN_240824_pride_015JPG.jpg\" alt=\"Manchester Pride Festival 2024 \" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Manchester Pride Festival 2024 (Image: Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">23 August &#8211; 6am to 7pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Roads closed:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Liverpool Road<\/strong> from Water Street to Deansgate<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Wollam Place<\/strong> from 30m South of Liverpool Road to Liverpool Road<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Potato Wharf <\/strong>from Castlefield Hotel Entrance to Liverpool Road<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Old Medlock Street<\/strong> from In it&#8217;s entirity to Extents<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Lower Byrom Street<\/strong> from 40m North of Liverpool Road to Liverpool Road<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Duke Street<\/strong> from Rice Street to Liverpool Road<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Stone Street<\/strong> from Liverpool Road to Bridgewater Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Barton Street<\/strong> from Worsley Street to Tonman Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Southern Street<\/strong> from 20m South of Liverpool Road to Liverpool Road<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">23 August &#8211; 9.30am to 7pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Roads closed:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Deansgate<\/strong> from Trafford Street to Peter Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Quay Street<\/strong> from Little Quays Street to Deansgate<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Peter Street<\/strong> from Deansgate to Oxford Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Watson Street<\/strong> from Windmill Street to Peter Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Mount Street<\/strong> from Windmill Street to Peter Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Southmill Street<\/strong> from Windmill Street to Peter Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Lower Mosley Street <\/strong>from Windmill Street to Oxford Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Oxford Street<\/strong> from Peter Street to Whitworth Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Chepstow Street<\/strong> from Great Bridgewater Street to Oxford Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Portland Street<\/strong> from Oxford Street to Abingdon Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Princess Street<\/strong> from Faulkner Street to Whitworth Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Whitworth Street<\/strong> from Beaver Street to Fairfield Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Fairfield Street<\/strong> from Whitworth Street to London Road<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">One way:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">One Way Reversal Deansgate from Peter Street to John Dalton Street<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Revoked turns:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Right Turn Only <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Atkinson Street <\/strong>from Atkinson Street to Deansgate<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Left Turn Only <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Bootle Street<\/strong> from Bootle Street to Deansgate<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Left Turn Only <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Jacksons Row<\/strong> from Jacksons Row to Deansgate<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Right Turn Only <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Hardman Street<\/strong> from Hardman Street to Deansgate<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Left Turn Only <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Queen Street<\/strong> from Queen Street to Deansgate<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Right Turn Only <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Wood Street<\/strong> from Wood Street to Deansgate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Revoked Bus gate:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Revocation of bus gate enforcement <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Bridge Street Westbound<\/strong> from Gartside Street to Blackfriars Street<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">23 August &#8211; 6am to 6pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Parking Bay Suspensions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Liverpool Road<\/strong> from Water Street to Deansgate<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Deansgate<\/strong> from Liverpool Road to Peter Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Peter Street<\/strong> from Deansgate to Oxford Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Oxford Street<\/strong> from Peter Street to Portland Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Portland Street<\/strong> from Peter Street to Princess Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Princess Street<\/strong> from Portland Street to Whitworth Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Whitworth Street<\/strong> from Oxford Street to Fairfield Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Fairfield Street<\/strong> from Whitworth Street to London Road<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Ebden Street<\/strong> from Minshull Street to Back Acton Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Back Acton Street<\/strong> from Fairfield Street to Granby Row<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Road closures, diversions and parking suspensions will be in place in Manchester on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and MondayManchester&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":361495,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8813],"tags":[748,393,4884,8526,5763,2465,96864,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-361494","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-manchester","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-england","10":"tag-great-britain","11":"tag-lgbtq-rights","12":"tag-lgbtq","13":"tag-manchester","14":"tag-manchester-pride","15":"tag-uk","16":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115065571593737883","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361494","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=361494"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361494\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/361495"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=361494"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=361494"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=361494"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}