Procession information - July 5th Deansgate from 2pm

We would like to say a big thank you to all those who took part in and attended the Procession on Deansgate on Sunday July 5th. It was a fantastic day made possible only by the people and groups who came and took part.

Remember to upload your procession photos and videos to the site! You can add your procession photos here and your videos here.

Procession will last approximately 1 hour and will start at the Liverpool Road end of Deansgate. Expect the noise, the colour and the excitement of a typical parade – but with a Mancunian twist.

Start time
2pm prompt.

Route:
Procession will start from the Castlefield end of Deansgate and will end at Manchester Cathedral.
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Duration:
Procession will last approx to 60 minutes.

Families:
Procession is suitable for families and children and will contain loud music, floats and vehicles.

We recommend Great Northern Square as a suitable family viewing place.

Lost Children service will be based there.

Disabled Access:
Disabled viewing bays will be positioned next to John Rylands Library.

Travel:
Deansgate is reached by both Victoria and Deansgate train station. Oxford Road Station and Piccadilly are both within walking distance.

Please consider taking public transport to this event.

Parking:
Due to road closures there will be no parking on Deansgate however there are car parks in the near vicinity (please see map).

Deansgate will be closed between 2pm - 4pm expect major disruptions.

Advice:
We are expecting large numbers of people on the day come early to get a good spot.

This event will take place rain or shine so come prepared with appropriate clothes, sun cream and/or brollies.

Procession will be filmed and by attending the event, you give your consent to be filmed. The film will be shown as part of a major exhibition about Procession which opens at Cornerhouse on 9th July.