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History of the Same-sex attracted Village and Queer nightlife in Manchester

Manchester’s Gay Village has been a haven for many in the LGBTQ+ Group for decades and welcomes thousands of people from across Manchester and beyond to celebrate Event every year. But before becoming Europe’s largest Gay Village, this area was at the heart of the Industrial Revolution in Manchester.

Canal Street gets its name from the Rochdale Canal that flows alongside it, which was used to transport materials and goods to and from Manchester’s many mills and factories, fuelling the Industrial Revolution. The buildings that are now home to iconic clubs and bars were once warehouses and workshops used by merchants to house cotton, cloth and building materials.

Following the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in the operate of canals began to decline in favour of the much faster and more convenient procedure of transporting goods that steam engines provided. By the end of the 19th century rail had firmly replaced the canals as the primary mode of transportation between Manchester and Liverpool.

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Canal Parade

Sometimes you have to walk a bit further for a pee cross or queue longer for paid and clean toilets, we are aware of that and try to create as many toilet facilities as possible. We know we don't always manage to do that, but nevertheless, it shows little respect if you stand against a wagon or pull down your trousers in a porch. Urinating against trees or through mailboxes is also strictly forbidden and will be dealt with. Urinating in public is forbidden in Amsterdam via the General Local Bye-Law (APV) and therefore you will be fined € At the bottom of this page you will locate a map showing all toilet facilities.

The Route

The parade kicks off around PM at the Scheepvaartmuseum (Maritime Museum), in the eastern part of the city centre. From there, the boats will sail along the Amstel River, continuing onto the Prinsengracht, and concluding near the Westerdok.

Please note: First boats reach the start of the Prinsengracht approximately after the official start.

Route map

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Times shown on the chart are just an indication. Some years everything goes to plan, some other years there are "traffic delays" because of broken boats on the canals.

See route in Google Maps

Best Viewing Spots

The parade way stretches several kilometers, offering many fantastic spots to watch the spectacle. However, it gets extremely busy—especially on bridges and quays—so plan to arrive early.

Popular viewing locations:

  • Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge): a scenic preliminary point on the path. Boats arrive here soon after the start.
  • Along the entire Prinsengracht: great views and occasional shady spots.
  • Eenhoornsluis: at the end of the route, offering improve

    Many cities have a 'gay village' – an area with bars and clubs where LGBT+ people can feel safe to convey their identity.

    Manchester’s is called Canal Street. It's recognised as one of the UK’s liveliest LGBT+ hubs.

    The beginnings of Canal Street

    In the 19th Century, the area surrounding Canal Street was thriving – not with bars and clubs but with the cotton trade. Manchester had become Cottonopolis – at its peak producing 30% of the world's cotton. At the heart of Cottonopolis was the network of canals that kept the cotton trade moving through the city.

    Booms are typically followed by bust, and when canals were replaced by other transport methods and the cotton industry stalled, the areas around the canals became deserted. This vacuum created a red light district, attracting sex workers and gay men to the area.

    On the corner of Canal Street today stands a pub called the New Union. It was built in , and in the s became a place for lesbians and homosexual men to meet up.

    It looks like a normal pub, but when you take a closer look you can see the window