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Geek Pride
Sponsors
What is Geek Pride?
Introduction
• Collective of geeks from across the region
• Unite as a walking entry to partake in the Manchester Pride Parade
• Founded in 2012 to honour Alan Turing and celebrate his achievements
• Now act as an annual legacy event to recognise both his LGBT and “geek” identity
What is a “geek”?
• Anyone who simply has a passion for something, probably quite niche
• You could be a classic sci-fi geek or maybe a bike geek or a sports geek. Perhaps you just love technology or participating in cosplay
• Anything goes! !
• Usually, we're a bit outside the mainstream but that's what makes us interesting
What is Manchester Pride?
• Manchester Pride is the largest event in Manchester city’s calendar
• Continually attracts a crowd of over 200,000 people throughout the City Centre
• Since 2003, Manchester Pride has raised over £1million for charity
• Has been distributed to hundreds of LGBT and HIV groups and charities and benefited a wide range of diverse projects
What is the Parade?
• The Pride Parade is a free event that goes through the centre of Manchester
• Anyone and everyone is welcome to participate in Geek Pride
• You don’t need a ticket for Manchester Pride to partake in the Parade
Theme
How will our entry look?
• However we want it to look!
• Important to create a visual identity and tell people who we are
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• Co-ordinated costumes – they may be simply the same colour T-shirts !
• Establish a theme or identity !
• Evenly spaced walking !
• Use of banner, props or routines
What can’t we do?
• No confetti cannons / hand out literature !
• No alcohol to be consumed before or during !
• Flags, props or banners must NOT be waved over the Metrolink crossover points !
• Young children in the Parade must be supervised at all times !
• Once the Parade is moving, NO ONE must leave until the end of the parade !
• No nudity, simulated sex or demonstrating lewd behaviour !
• No fire, fireworks and animals !
• No racist, sexist, ageist or homophobia material
Brainstorm
• Attire • Promotion • Interpreting Theme
Register for the Parade!
• Before you leave, we need: !
• Your name • Your email address • Your mobile number
Thanks!
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• twitter.com/GeekPrideMcr.co.uk !
• facebook.com/GeekPrideMcr !