Ozzy Osbourne is set to make one final trip through Birmingham today before he’s laid to rest at a private ceremony attended by loved ones.
Fans of the late Black Sabbath legend, who died at the age of 76 last week, will have the chance to bid farewell as his hearse travels through central Birmingham in the early afternoon.
It’s understood that streets planned for his funeral procession are already being closed, with thousands expected to turn up to pay their respects to the rock star and his family.
Tributes have flooded in from around the world following the news that Osbourne passed away last Tuesday while surrounded by his family members. His death came just weeks after the Prince of Darkness fronted his last live show with Black Sabbath at the start of July.
Speaking about today’s funeral procession, the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Zafar Iqbal, said: “We know how much this moment will mean to his fans.
“We’re proud to host it here with his loving family in the place where it all began, and we are grateful that they have generously offered to pay to enable this to happen and support the city is giving him the farewell he deserves.”
So how can fans attend Osbourne’s funeral procession today?
Where is Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral?
Ozzy Osbourne will be laid to rest at a private ceremony attended only by friends and family, but fans will have the chance to pay their respects in Birmingham before this.
At 1pm today (Wednesday 30), a hearse carrying Ozzy’s coffin will travel through central Birmingham, where road closures are already in place.
The procession will travel from Sheepscote Street and onto Broad Street at 1pm before stopping at the Black Sabbath bridge and bench, where thousands of people have already left flowers and tributes.
It’s understood that Black Sabbath fans will be able to watch the procession from Broad Street, where a live brass band will join Osbourne’s hearse and accompanying vehicles.
The procession is being funded by Osbourne’s family.
How to watch Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral?
Mourners are being encouraged to arrive early in central Birmingham to find a spot on the procession route, with stewards on hand to assist the thousands of people expected to turn up.
However, those unable to watch the procession in person will be able to watch a live stream instead.
A video stream has been set up at the Black Sabbath bench, and it’s understood that you’ll be able to find several live streams on social media and online, including Page Six‘s YouTube Channel.
Birmingham Live is also reporting live from Broad Street, and sharing lots of updates already as fans start to gather along the procession route.
