Spooky monsters invade Arndale Centre as Halloween trail comes to Manchester

Spooky monsters are taking to the streets of Manchester this weekend as part of the city's Halloween festivities.

A roaming parade of scary skeletons and much more is winding its way through the Arndale Centre and surrounding streets as Manchester's Halloween trail comes to life.

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The parade is being performed by Walk the Plank - the creative minds behind the city's Manchester Day parade.

The monsters come as part of the Halloween In The City event (PA)

The parade promises a 'crazy procession of monster puppets, stilt walkers, and five-piece band' - and spectators are encouraged to bring a welcome banner to ring in this year's visiting monsters.

The procession starts inside the Arndale at Halle Place before going to Wintergarden, Exchange Court and then outside to Market Street.

The parade features a large-scale puppets and stilt walkers, alongside a five-piece band (PA)

The parade comes to Market Street and the Arndale, and banners can be made at the 'Monster Lab' inside the Arndale.

Upcoming times include 12 noon, 1pm, and 3pm tomorrow, October 31.

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