The huge Manchester Day parade is scrapped this year - this is what's happening instead
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe Manchester Day parade has been scrapped this year, but council bosses have now announced what's happening instead. It was reported earlier this year that the event, which has been a popular fixture in the city centre since 2010, was becoming a Manchester Day and Night event instead.
Now council bosses have shed more light on what is happening, with the date set as Saturday, July 29 for Manchester Day - On Holiday, which promises to be 'the standout event of the summer that you won’t want to miss'. Read more: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community The authority is once again teaming up with Walk The Plank to offer 'a jam-packed schedule of family fun', which 'will see Manchester city centre transformed from dawn ‘til dusk'.
In a change from previous events, this year’s celebrations will see attractions dotted throughout the city centre during the day, from Deansgate, Exchange Square, to St Ann’s Square, running from 12pm to 9pm.
Once the sun starts to set, the fun will continue as the focus shifts to the Northern Quarter, with revellers hopefully able to keep soaking up the evening sunshine as the party continues.
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