The Manchester Day parade has been scrapped this year, but council bosses have now announced what's happening instead.
It was reported earlier this year that the event, which has been a popular fixture in the city centre since 2010, was becoming a Manchester Day and Night event instead.
Now council bosses have shed more light on what is happening, with the date set as Saturday, July 29 for Manchester Day - On Holiday, which promises to be 'the standout event of the summer that you won’t want to miss'.
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The authority is once again teaming up with Walk The Plank to offer 'a jam-packed schedule of family fun', which 'will see Manchester city centre transformed from dawn ‘til dusk'.
In a change from previous events, this year’s celebrations will see attractions dotted throughout the city centre during the day, from Deansgate, Exchange Square, to St Ann’s Square, running from 12pm to 9pm.
Once the sun starts to set, the fun will continue as the focus shifts to the Northern Quarter, with revellers hopefully able to keep soaking up the evening sunshine as the party continues.
As we get closer to the day, more information will be made available about the event, including new events, stalls and entertainment.
Councillor Pat Karney, Chair of Manchester Day, said: “Manchester Day - On Holiday is already shaping up to be an amazing addition to Manchester’s summer calendar. If there is one thing this city knows how to do, it’s throw a party and I’m incredibly excited for the public to see what we have in store this summer.
“We know that this year sees a change to the usual celebrations but we are sure residents of all ages will come in their thousands to soak up the holiday atmosphere and have a fantastic day out.
“We have a lot of fun ideas up our sleeves and we can’t wait to tell the public what we have on offer over the coming weeks. Make sure you mark your diaries for July 29 as the fun is just getting started.”
The parade had been the focal element of previous Manchester Day events in the city, which was traditionally held in June.
It was a chance for hundreds of people to parade and dance through the city in colourful celebration of their communities, while thousands lined the streets to cheer them on.
It is understood that council bosses this year felt an all-day and night celebration of Manchester would be 'better than a parade that's all over in an hour'.
They have promised that the streets will be filled with live music, pop-up performances, have-a-go activities, art installations, crafts, a Manchester market, food and drink stalls, and 'surprises on every street corner'.
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