We're only a couple of days into May and it's already shaping up to be a bumper month for big events and festivals - from the King's Coronation to the Great Manchester Run, there's plenty to get excited about.
Another event returning to Manchester this month and celebrating all things 'Manchester' across the city is the annual flower festival. Taking place over the late May Bank Holiday weekend, The Manchester Flower Festival is organised by Manchester City Centre Business Improvement District, and is described as the 'most Instagrammable event of the year'.
Now in its fifth year, the free city centre event attracts tens of thousands of visitors to Manchester ever year and spans areas including Exchange Square, New Cathedral Street, St Ann's Square and King Street. Installations this year will include a flower trail, an RHS green wall, a talks and music stage, a new floral marquee, and the 'world's smallest' spritz bar.
