The Manchester Day parade that has been a popular fixture in the city centre since 2010 is being scrapped for 2023. Manchester council has revealed big changes to the annual celebration this year to become a Manchester Day and Night event instead.
The parade had been the focal element of previous Manchester Day events in the city, which is traditionally held in June. It has been a chance for hundreds of people to parade and dance through the city in colourful celebration of their communities, while thousands line the streets to cheer them on.
The council made an announcement on Friday night that Manchester Day would be "bigger and better than ever this year with a brand new format". Part of the "revamp" means pulling the parade element, as well as moving the date to later in the summer, on Saturday, July 29 this year, when it will run from 12noon to 9pm.
