Manchester Pride 2025 - The Vigil

Join OutdoorLads as we come together for one of the most moving and meaningful moments of the Manchester Pride weekend — the Candlelit Vigil in Sackville Gardens.

We’ll be meeting at The Molly House from 7:30pm, giving us time to socialise and catch-up before walking together to Sackville Gardens by 8:30pm for the start of the vigil.

This event is open to all, and you do not need a Manchester Pride wristband to attend.

🕯️ About the Candlelit Vigil

Hosted in partnership with George House Trust, which has supported people living with HIV since 1985, the vigil is a powerful evening of remembrance, reflection and unity.

As the sun sets and Sackville Gardens is illuminated by candlelight, we stand together in silence to remember those we have lost to HIV and other causes, and to show support for those who continue to suffer or face persecution simply for being who they are.

This is a space for solidarity, hope and healing – a moment to reaffirm our commitment to inclusion, visibility and compassion for our LGBTQ+ siblings across the world.

Candles will be available in the gardens for a small donation to George House Trust, who help organise and host this incredibly special event.

Whether this is your first Manchester Pride or you’ve attended many times before, the vigil offers a moment of calm and connection to close the weekend with purpose.

We hope you can join us.

OTHER PRIDE WEEKEND ACTIVITIES:

Manchester Pride 2025 - It's a Gay Knockout - Join us as we get ready to toss our handbags, chuck our sausages in the hoop or maybe don our finest heels and do us proud in the high heeled egg and spoon race! 

Manchester Pride 2025 - Picnic in the Park - Join OutdoorLads for a picnic in the park to celebrate Manchester Pride!

Manchester Pride 2025 - The Parade! - Join us as we celebrate and promote OutdoorLads at one of the UK’s biggest and best Pride events!

Manchester Pride Parade - The Social - Join us this August Bank Holiday as we soak up the electric atmosphere of Manchester Pride 2025! 

IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement

You MUST complete a Participation Statement, in addition to booking your event space before attending an OutdoorLads event. You only need to complete this Participation Statement once, not for each event you attend.

All Photos owned and given permission to use by event leader Emrys and Russ.