© Joel Goodman - 07973 332324 - all rights reserved . 25/08/2019. Manchester, UK. An armed police officer on patrol at the venue poses with fans of Ariana Grande and other musical acts , as they gather at Mayfield Depot ahead of performances this evening . Manchester's annual Gay Pride festival , which is the largest of its type in Europe , celebrates LGBTQ+ life . Photo credit : Joel Goodman