We are proud to once again be supporting this year's Manchester Pride festival, and in line with tradition, we marked the start of the celebrations with our annual flag raising ceremony outside the Etihad Stadium.

The annual event, which took place earlier today, saw the Club and City in the Community staff joined by our LGBTQ+ supporters branch, Canal Street Blues. 

And following last season’s on-the-pitch success, guests were able to take pictures with the Premier League, Community Shield and Club World Cup trophies. 

Over the course of the weekend, the Club will celebrate Manchester Pride with special matchday content and activations at Saturday’s Premier League match against Ipswich Town.

Before then, Club staff will join Canal Street Blues in taking part in the annual Pride Parade taking place throughout the city centre. 

For further details on the Canal Street Blues Official Supporters Club, visit: @CanalStBlues on X. 

View the best images from the flag raising event via the gallery below...