SALFORD'S PRIDE AS PINK PICNIC GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

Salford Prides very own Pink Picnic was in full swing yesterday and although we sadly could not make it due to other commitments, our Community reporter for the day Heather V Flynn did and reports that she had a fantastic time.

The Pink Picnic is Salford’s annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Non-binary, plus pride celebration which takes place in Peel Park and is now in its eleventh year.

The Pink Picnic first started in 2011 as The Peel Park Pink Picnic. Many years later the event has grown into both a national and international recognised pride celebration, that attracts thousands of attendees from across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Headlining this years event were boy band 911 and Gabriela and Monica Irimia, better known as 'The Cheeky Girls' who both found fame on Pop Stars - The Rivals back in 2002.

They played alongside British Eurodance band 'Urban Cookie Collective' who many will know having danced along to their classics, 'It Feels Like Heaven' and 'The Key The Secret', back in the glorious era of the 1990's.

Also taking to the stage were drag performer Kitty Scott-Claus who was a contestant on the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race and British Eurovision star Kelly Wilde.

A host of other local performers were also on hand to keep the crowds entertained throughout the day.

Despite a few brief rain showers moving across Salford skies, the sun shone down on the party and much fun was had by all.

Our many thanks to Heather V Flynn for the photos and a huge congratulations to the Pink Picnic organisers and all involved for bringing yet another amazing inclusive event to Salford.