Transgender Day Of Remembrance 20th Nov
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Rainbow Brews
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Annual General Meeting AGM 2023
Macclesfield Pride would like to invite everyone to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM). Where :-Pack Horse Bowling Club, Abbey Rd, Macclesfield. (Large Room). Time:- …
Transgender Awareness Week
Every year, from 13-19 November, it is a time to come together to celebrate Trans Awareness Week. This week serves as a vital platform for …
Asexual Awareness Week
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GENDER FLUID VISIBILITY WEEK
GENDER FLUID VISIBILITY WEEK 17th-24th Oct 2023 Gender fluidity refers to change over time in a person’s gender expression or gender identity, or both. That …
National Coming Out Day
Be proud of who you are and your support for LGBTQ+ equality this National Coming Out Day! https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/why-do-we-need-national-coming-out-day #pride #maccpride #loveislove #beproud #lovewins #comingoutday🏳️🌈
Xmas Meal & Disco
This year we are holding a Christmas Meal and Disco open to all members and volunteers. Therefore, we would like to invite you to the …
Celebrate Bisexuality Day
Bisexuality day is observed annually on 23rd September to recognise and celebrate bisexual people, the bisexual community and the history of bisexuality. https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/why-do-we-need-bi-visibility-day
International Non-Binary People’s Day
International Non-Binary People’s Day takes place annually on 14 July each year and celebrates and raises awareness of non-binary people, who do not identify within …
After Eight Venues
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Substation Macclesfield ‘free intro to climbing’
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MaccPride Hub 🏳️🌈
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Fringe Events 2023
Fringe events happening before and after the main event. MaccPride Town Trail – 27 businesses participating. 3 Trail Cards – Go to the venue, make …
Charity Funday @Old Millstone
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Reflections of PRIDE
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MaccPride Superbowl UK Stage 2023
The Superbowl UK stage will have entertainment from 10.30am until 5pm. With Mike Wain from SILK FM providing radio coverage all day with your hosts …
Story Telling with Sylva Fae
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Art & Photography Exhibition 2023
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MaccPride Comedy Gayla!
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❌❌CANCELLED❌❌Movie Night Thurs. 8th June 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Dog Show at Picnic in the Park
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IDAHOBIT 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Art & Photography Exhibition
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Walking Parade 2023
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Picnic In The Park
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Lesbian Visibility Week
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TRANSCEND Meet&Eat 29th March 2023
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Karaoke Challenge 2023
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MaccPride 2023 Open Meeting
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Zero Discrimination Day 1st March
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TRANSCEND planned events Feb-July 2023
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Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week is celebrated from 19–25 February 2023.
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Vigil for Brianna Ghey
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Rainbow Brews Jan 2023
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Tesco Community Grant
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Macclesfield Pride Karaoke Challenge 2023
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Transgender Day of Remembrance 🏳️⚧️
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Transgender Day of Remembrance 2022
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🏳️⚧️ Trans Awareness Week
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Intersex Day of Solidarity 8th November
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Trans Parent Day 1st Sunday in Nov
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MaccPride AGM
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Rainbow Brews
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International Lesbian Day
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Silver Rainbows Tea and Tattle
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MaccPride main annual event is on Saturday 15th July. The Superbowl UK stage will have entertainment from 10.30am until 5pm. With Mike Wain from SILK FM providing radio coverage all day with your hosts George Smith and Ripper Moff.
Our 3rd Walking Parade which has grown considerably over the years, will leave Christ Church on Great King Street at 11am and aim to be in the Market Place 11.45am.
There will be a variety of community stalls within St Michael’s Church grounds along with the Circus Academy and a few Mascots. There will also be a photo opportunity on the large deckchairs provided by Macclesfield Town Council.
Our performers will include Sylk Dance Academy, Andy Hofton, Tommy J from BGT, Lady Gaga tribute, Jordan Leigh Dance Academy, Wolf, Paige Mac – this years Karaoke winner, Gay Gordon’s, Mal McDonald and Stella Black.
The theme for this years pride is “Around the World” Every year millions of people participate in Pride celebrations and parades around the world. This shows support for the LGBTQIA+ community who continue to face violence and harassment in every country. Let us also remember those countries where it is still illegal for same sex relationships. So please pledge your support to the LGBTQIA+ community, to promote equality and celebrate diversity, by increasing visibility and reducing negativity.
Our After Eight venues who are organising their own events for the evening are :-
Swan with Two Neck – Ruff Trade – Live Band
Plough (Prestbury rd) – Karaoke
The Bate Hall – Select Committee – Live Band
Old Millstone – Carwash/disco
Mulberry Bush – Karaoke/Disco with Emma
MASH & Shamrock are also places to visit.
Fringe events happening before the main event.
- MaccPride Town Trail – 27 businesses participating.
3 Trail Cards- Go to the venue, make a purchase but not essential then get the postcard signed. Chance to win hamper worth approx. £80
4th June – 15th July
- Art & Photography Exhibition.
Ropewalks, Newton Street.
10th July – 14th July 12.00pm – 5.30pm
- Sylva Fae story telling
Macclesfield Library.
11th July – 1.30pm
13th July – 10.00am
- Shamrock Quiz – USA Theme
6th July – 7.30pm £1 entry.
- Poetry – Reflections of Pride with Clare Shaw
The Bate Hall
19th July – 7.30pm
- Comedy Gayla by Nodding Dog
Red Willow
7th July – 7:30pm
- Kayla our Pooch of Pride who won at the Picnic in the Park dog show held on 4th June. Posters will be around Macclesfield Town Centre. Collect sheets from MaccPride Hub and complete clues to locate Kayla in the shops.
MaccPride Hub will be open from Sat 1st July. In the Grosvenor Centre between Greggs and Vodaphone. Here you can discover interesting facts of history of Pride and organisations who support the LGBTQIA+ community. You can also buy MaccPride merchandise such as t shirts, bags, caps – something for every budget.
If you would like to Join the Parade, Become a Volunteer, Have a Charity Stall or Submit Art or Photography for our exhibition please use the buttons below.