Sparkle Weekend 2018. | Photo: Allie Crewe Photography
Sparkle Weekend is the UK’s largest celebration of the transgender community, held every year.
Now celebrating its 14th year, it’s a celebration over two days of fun in the Manchester sun.
There’s a Miss Sparkle competition, market stalls and a whole variety of amazing trans performers in the park.
Sparkle Weekend also hosts the Sparkle Ball, complete with a cocktail bar, three-course meal and evening of non-stop dancing.
@LBGRainbow Sparkle ball tonight was stunning as usual looking forward to doing the meet and greet at the train station tomorrow 🌈⭐️🎉 pic.twitter.com/NSpL6blbwg
— Donna Marie Chandler (@DonnaMarieChan2) 8 July 2018
Jacqui Priest is the current chair of Greater Manchester Police’s Pride Network. She took to Twitter for an important message about staying safe on the day.
She said: ‘Hate crime is totally unacceptable and if you’re a victim or a witness, please report it to us.’
Allie Crewe, photographer and trans ally, went down to the first day of festivities yesterday (7 July) to snap the fabulous day in action.
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Allie Crewe also just announced her first solo exhibition of photographic portraits, with incredible transgender portraits.
Entitled You Brought Your Own Light, Crewe will host a nine-week exhibition at Manchester Central Library from 27 July.
You can see her full portfolio on her website or via Facebook or Instagram.
More photos from Sparkle Weekend 2018:
#SparkleWeekend2018
We’re live!
Greater Manchester Rock Choir opening with some incredible songs. pic.twitter.com/EckHrjZ5lR— Sparkle Charity (@SparkleWeekend) 7 July 2018
Today from midday till 8pm we are at @SparkleWeekend in Manchester and @UKBlackPride in London. Join us on our stalls at both. At UKBP we have a workshop from 3.50-4.50pm on LGBTI refugees with @AfricanRainbow1 and @UKLGIG. #SparkleWeekend2018 #ukblackpride pic.twitter.com/3Ld169t8Xv
— Amnesty UK LGBTI (@AmnestyUK_LGBTI) 8 July 2018
Join us at @SparkleWeekend to show your support for @sakriskupila and call on the Finnish government to change their gender recognition laws #IAmWhoISayIAm #SparkleWeekend2018 pic.twitter.com/jdQl4xehD7
— Amnesty UK LGBTI (@AmnestyUK_LGBTI) 8 July 2018
Starting day two of @SparkleWeekend a little starstruck 💖 as we bump into the wonderful Jordan Gray (aka @Talldarkfriend).
What an incredible 2 days celebrating gender diversity with our @GMPPrideNetwork @LGBTpoliceuk @CCLGBTnetwork @NYP_LGBT @WYP_LGBT friends#WeStandTogether pic.twitter.com/xZxXZ6XwZK
— BTP Diversity (@BTPDiversity) 8 July 2018
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