Manchester Day is back, with organisers promising it is set to be 'even bigger and better' with 'day-to-dusk' celebrations.
Set to take place on Saturday July 29 this year, the city centre will see music, food and pop-up performances from 12 noon to 9pm.
Instead of a parade snaking through the city's streets, there will be a closing 'special night celebration' at the end of the day, Manchester City Council have said.