Manchester's major festivities focus on the city's large gay and lesbian community. Britain's biggest queer arts fest, the biennial It's Queer Up North (IQUP), hits town in May-June 2006. And every year's a good one to join in the annual GayFest shenanigans, with a parade held on the August bank holiday weekend. The family-oriented Manchester Show is held in July, with a day-long programme of music, dance and entertainment.

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