Manchester’s yearly Walk for Women is back - here’s what you need to know

The annual Walk for Women is returning to the streets of Manchester to celebrate pioneering ladies across the world and support equality.

Walk for Women 2024 is being held the day after International Women’s Day (March 8) on Saturday, March 9.

Hundreds of women along with family, friends and community members are set to descend on the city centre to celebrate Manchester’s history of fighting for women's rights and demonstrate their support for advancing women’s equality.

Attendees are encouraged to chant, cheer and bring along instruments they can bang as they walk. Participants are also asked to create banners and posters that convey why they are celebrating the women in their lives or the world over.

This year’s theme is ‘Inspire Inclusion’ which is a nod to the countless women from all backgrounds and across all ages who continue to trailblaze in areas such as galvanising women’s economic empowerment and forging access for women and girls to have quality education.

The official route will begin on Mount Street behind Central Library (by the John Cassidy 'Ardrift' statue) and will then make its way to Albert Square before turning onto Brazennose Street and making a right to Deansgate. The final stop will be at Manchester Cathedral.

Councillor Becky Chambers, the council's lead member for women, said: “I cannot wait to welcome International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrations back to Manchester for another year. IWD is always a significant occasion for women and the walk gives us the opportunity to celebrate women and their achievements.

“We will celebrate Manchester’s history of fighting for women's rights, which reminds us of the brave strides that have been made to advance women’s equality and will continue to resonate