A PARADE will be held on Monday 14 May, to mark Manchester City FC’s first Premier League title, after an epic last day.
There will be an open top bus tour with the team departing from Albert Square before taking a 1.8 mile route through the city centre.
Albert Square will be open to the public from 4pm on a non-ticketed, first come first served basis.
The parade bus is expected to leave from Albert Square at 6.30pm. All timings are estimates.
That route in full:
Albert Square: Event start 6pm plus q and A with players
Albert Square: Parade starts 6.30pm
Princess Street: 6.30pm
Rue de Yaya Toure: 6.40pm
Portland Street: 6.45pm
Deansgate: 7pm
Strada de Roberto Mancini: 7.35pm
St Mary’s Gate: 7.30pm
Yes They Are Really There Crescent: 7.35pm
Calle de Sergio Aguero (late Almost Too Late Street): 7.44pm
Corporation Street: 7.45pm
Blue Heaven Boulevard: 2012-20...?
Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, said: "Having the city’s two clubs contest the title has brought Manchester worldwide attention and helped boost tourism revenues.
"It’s been a nail-biting finish to the season and the council stood ready to support a parade whichever club triumphed.
"This parade is an opportunity for Man City fans, who have experienced countless ups and downs over the years, to celebrate a resounding success.
"We expect tens of thousands to take to the streets and enjoy an historic moment.”
Just for the record Sir Richard Leese is a MASSIVE BLUE.
Road closures: Albert Square: 9am onwards. Princess Street: 10am onwards. Portland Street: 5pm onwards. Chepstow Street: 6.30pm onwards. Great Bridgewater Street: 6.30pm onwards. Whitworth Street West: 6.30pm onwards. Deansgate: 3pm onwards (key junctions kept open). St Mary’s Gate: 5pm onwards.
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