Celebrated artists from across the North West have helped more than 90 community groups create the dazzling artworks that embody Manchester?s spirit and residents.
Outdoor arts organisation, Walk the Plank, has produced the parade for the third year running, linking artists with community groups so that every participant could realise their own vision for Manchester Day.
The Parade takes place on Sunday 10 June and will leave Castlefield at 2pm, moving along Deansgate, Cross Street, past Albert Square and the town hall, before returning to Castlefield.
Last year more than 50,000 people attended the extravaganza and it is hoped more will line the streets this year to enjoy the parade, the entertainment in Albert Square and above all, the celebration of Manchester.
Councillor Pat Karney, Chair of Manchester Day, is confident of the impact of this year?s event. He says: ?The annual Manchester Day Parade has become indelibly printed on the minds of people across the region as one of the best loved events in the city?s summer calendar. It?s not surprising as the last two years have shown how spectacular the day can be.
?Each year I think we can?t beat last year, and every year I am proved wrong ? it just keeps getting better and better.?
Also in buoyant mood is Councillor Rosa Battle, Manchester City Council?s executive member for culture and leisure. Cllr Battle says: ?Manchester Day is the perfect opportunity to get the family together for a memorable day out in the city centre. The parade has something for all ages and the artworks are truly something to behold. The celebration is not only a great day out, but also generates a massive economic benefit for city centre businesses.?
From start to finish ? through concept designs, to the creative workshops ? the parade has been a vehicle for Mancunians to use art as way of paying tribute to their city.
Liz Pugh, Producer at Walk the Plank, says: ?Many groups are using the parade as a chance to celebrate their own heroes - volunteers and participants who give up their time in order to make a difference. The atmosphere at the workshops has been fantastic as people work together to create their individual floats and costumes and we?d love lots of people to come along with their families to cheer us on along the parade route.?
For more information visit the website at: www.themanchesterdayparade.co.uk
M.E.N. reporters will be out for the Manchester Day Parade and you can follow their live blog here. You are heading into the city centre for the annula celebration share your photos with us on Twitter, Facebook or email website@men-news.co.uk
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