One of the largest Pride celebrations in the UK, attracting more than 140,000 people each year, Manchester Pride sees the city join together in honour of our LGBTQ+ fans around the world. In celebration, the Club has shown its support for the festival, which is now in its 36th year.
Although the parade itself has been cancelled for the second consecutive year due to the pandemic, City were fortunate enough to have a home game this weekend, providing us with an opportunity to celebrate Pride and the Club’s support to our LGBTQ+ supporters in attendance and across the world.
As part of the celebrations, our players and fans across the globe also wished a ‘happy Manchester Pride’ to all. Watch the video above.
Ahead of our Premier League victory over Arsenal, Danny Wilson, Managing Director – Manchester City Operations, Dave Alvarado, John Bridges, Carl Lane and Jordan Gregory from the Canal Street Blues Official Supporters Club (CSB) were joined by Sarah Bland, Jude Morris-King and Anita Chester from Manchester City Women’s Official Supporters Club and Kevin Parker, Official Supporters Club representative to raise the progress pride flag outside the Etihad Stadium which is proudly on show across the weekend.
As part of wider activity taking place at the game, a special edition programme front cover also featured Phil Foden, Jack Grealish and Ferran Torres sporting our PUMA x MCFC limited edition Pride t-shirt, designed by competition winner Lily.
After selling out of its initial run, PUMA are re-releasing the shirt to join us in our celebration so make sure to check out our online Club shop.
All profits from sales will go to Football vs Homophobia, who work tirelessly to challenge discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression at all levels in football.
Inside this weekend’s edition of the matchday programme, there was also a special interview with Dave Alvarado, who is the Chair of our Canal Street Blues Official LGBTQ+ Supporters Club. Dave, alongside fellow CSB Supporters Club members John Bridges and Anita Clarke, were also be interviewed at half-time, with additional activity across the Club’s digital channels throughout the weekend.
Earlier this week, a number of Manchester City staff also took part in the Manchester Pride Cup, organised by the Manchester FA as part of celebrations across the city.
Happy Manchester Pride Weekend to all.
For further details on the Canal Street Blues Official Supporters Club visit: @CanalStBlues on Twitter.
