Olly Alexander and Leigh-Anne to perform at Manchester Pride
He continued: "With the introduction of the new Mardi Gras event we needed to make sure that we stayed true to what Pride is about in this city."Our communities were clear that they wanted to see LGBTQ+ performers front and centre and we're thrilled to announce a line-up which serves."Tickets for Mardi Gras and Gay Village Party will be available for presale from 17 March, with more performers set to be announced over the coming months.
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