Topless men dressed as Roman warriors join the march (Picture: Steve Searle/WENN.com)

The rainbow flags are out as thousands of people descend onto the streets of Manchester to celebrate Pride today.

ITV’s hour-long shutdown in honour of Team GB didn’t quite have the desired effect…

The fairy tale themed parade saw topless men dressed as Roman warriors, colourful witches on broomsticks and a gingerbread truck.

The crowd erupted into cheers as two police officers, in silver hats, stopped for a long kiss as their colleagues danced around them.

And Jeremy Kyle was spotted confronting homophobic protesters – always on the ball.


The Village has been taken over for the bank holiday weekend, and will be host to performances from Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Will Young, Groove Armada, Katy B and Heather Small.

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(Picture: Steve Searle/WENN.com)

(Picture: Steve Searle/WENN.com)

(Picture: Steve Searle/WENN.com)

(Picture: Steve Searle/WENN.com)

Edwina Currie (Picture: Steve Searle/WENN.com)

(Picture: Steve Searle/WENN.com)

(Picture: Steve Searle/WENN.com)

(Picture: Steve Searle/WENN.com)

Kim Marsh from Coronation Street (Picture: Xposurephotos.com)

Jemma Lucy from Ex On The Beach (Picture: Xposurephotos.com)

Jeremy Kyle took on protesters

Jeremy Kyle is at Manchester Pride confronting homophobic protestors. pic.twitter.com/h9kF07OKpW — Tom Wilson (@feedthedrummer) August 27, 2016

Kim Marsh was dressed like a princess

The lovely Kym Marsh on the Corrie float #ManchesterPride pic.twitter.com/UUGqig4yec — Manchester Pride (@ManchesterPride) August 27, 2016

Cinderella’s horse and carriage was there too

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