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Sparkle
Sparkle

Sparkle

Sparkle is one of the worlds largest transgender celebrations and takes place across a whole weekend in and around Manchester's world famous gay village.

Sparkle aims to provide a weekend of activities; social, educational and supportive - aimed at everyone right across the TG spectrum. One of the primary goals is to keep Sparkle free for all those who attend, so is made possible by being funded by the generous support of members of the TG community and from sponsorship and donations from businesses and other groups who work within, or support the transgender community.

The event is run totally on a not-for-profit basis, so any funds generated by the event are put straight back into the follow year's event - and this way, organisers hope to drive the event forward towards becoming a registered charity.

Whether you are Transvestite, Transgendered or Pre or Post Operation Transexual, Sparkle is for you. It's an excellent opportunity to meet new friends, find out about issues that may directly affect you, have an extraordinary amount of fun, and above all...Sparkle!

Keep an eye on our listings to find out what's on where and when and our galleries of Sparkle, past and present.

Sparkle's Photos

Miss Sparkle 2008

Miss Sparkle 2008
Sackville Gardens, Manchester - Saturday, 28 June 2008

Each year Sparkle crown two contestants with the title of Miss Sparkle and Miss Golden Sparkle (for the more refined elderly lady). This years competition was watched by a huge crowd over 2 events. Fi

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Sparkle in the Park

Sparkle in the Park
Sackville Gardens, Manchester - Saturday, 28 June 2008

The main day of festivities took place in Sackville Gardens with a full-on stage, marketplace and not forgetting one of the all important bar!

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New York Sparkles!

New York Sparkles!
New York New York, Manchester - Saturday, 28 June 2008

New York hosted a party for the girls from Sparkle, introduced by none other than the fabulous Chelsea Darling.

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Sparkle - The Final Encore

Sparkle - The Final Encore
AXM Late & AXM Lounge, Manchester - Saturday, 28 June 2008

Magic Theatre travel up from London to play host to one of the biggest Sparkle parties. With live music two floors and live burlesque performances the party was sold out and the must-have ticket of th

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Welcome to Sparkle 2008

Welcome to Sparkle 2008
Gay Village : Canal Street, Manchester - Friday, 27 June 2008

Sparkle has well and truly arrived in the Village for the weekend.. now into its fourth successful year we took to the streets to see who was about.

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Sparkling Pride

Sparkling Pride
The Village Hall, Manchester - Saturday, 25 August 2007

REALManchester's Robyn and Timmy popped along to Sparkle at Pride. Surprisingly, it's the first time that Sparkle, Manchester's annual Trans Festival has had a major presence at Pride.

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Sparkle

Sparkle
Via, Manchester - Saturday, 25 June 2005

Canal Street was the setting for a day of celebrations for the TG community. The day began at Via Fossa with a chance to meet up in a relaxed atmosphere for those who identify with the TG, TS, TV or a

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