BUS passengers are advised that the Manchester Pride Festival taking place in the city centre from tomorrow until Monday will affect bus services in the area.

On Saturday, the annual parade will start at 2pm at Redbank going via Corporation Street, Cross Street, Princess Street and Whitworth Street. Bus services will be affected from 1.30pm until about 5pm. Some buses will be affected all weekend due to the closures of Chorlton Street and Sackville Street.