Manchester August bank holiday travel warning for Pride weekend, Man City v Ipswich and Wythenshawe Park gigs
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Thousands of people will head to the city for cricket, football, music and Pride events from Wednesday, August 21, to August 25. The transport network in the city will be very busy across the weekend, with events taking place across Manchester.
The Etihad Stadium, Emirates Old Trafford and Wythenshawe Park will be particularly busy, and Manchester Pride will take over large parts of the city centre.
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Hide AdWith one eye on the weekend, Transport for Greater Manchester have issued a travel warning. They have recommended people use public transport including the Metrolink to get to events, with hopes this will make people’s journeys easier.
Fran Wilkinson, TfGM Customer and Growth Director said: “This Bank Holiday weekend is shaping up to be a busy one with lots of fantastic events happening across Greater Manchester. While you’re heading out for a good time, we’ll be here to keep you moving and make sure you can get where you need to be.
“Our first ever Bee Network Pride Bus is already out and about as Manchester marks Pride weekend so keep an eye out for it when travelling on the Bee Network. If you are heading to one of the many fantastic events this weekend we’d urge you to plan ahead to make your journey as smooth as possible but most importantly, we hope everyone has a great time.”
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The busiest day in Manchester this August bank holiday weekend
With a wide range of events taking place this August bank holiday weekend, the busiest day in Manchester can be identified. Saturday August 24 will be when the largest number of people will be heading in and around the city.
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Hide AdThe Manchester Pride Parade will pass through the city centre and Manchester City kick off in their first home Premier League match of the season at 3pm against Ipswich. Over at Wythenshawe Park, New Order headline a full day of music and AO Arena hosts Peter Kay in his latest residency show.
More sporting action will still be ongoing too. England’s Test match against Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford will also have its fourth day at Emirates Old Trafford.
The big events taking place in Manchester over August bank holiday weekend
- England v Sri Lanka Test match - Emirates Old Trafford - August 21 to 25
- Manchester Pride - August 23-25
- Peter Kay - AO Arena - August 23 and 24
- Manchester City v Ipswich Town - August 24 3pm
- New Order- Wythenshawe Park - August 24
- Blossoms- Wythenshawe Park - August 25
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