The St George’s Day Parade, a beloved fixture in Manchester’s event calendar for over 19 years, returns this year with its vibrant celebration of England’s rich heritage and community spirit (27 April).
Originating from a grassroots organisation, this true community event has grown to become a popular, family-friendly celebration that showcases the diverse and eclectic idea of what it means to be English.
The parade aims to celebrate the nation’s spirit and the country’s achievements, particularly those that embody fairness, community, equality, and hard work.
This year’s parade will be held on April 27, starting from Varley Street at 12 noon. To note, although the Manchester Marathon is being held the same day, the two events are not expected to impact each other.
The parade will commence at Varley Street, turning left onto Oldham Road (southbound only), and will travel towards the city, crossing over Great Ancoats Street to Oldham Street.
It will then turn left on Piccadilly, left on Newton Street, left on Dale Street, right on Lever Street, left on Great Ancoats, right on Oldham (northbound only), right on Butler Street, left on Bradford Road, and finally left back to Varley Street.
The parade will feature performers on decorated floats. As in previous years, a cavalcade of up to 300 mopeds will join the parade for part of the route, along with a regal Queen Victoria in a royal carriage, a blue dragon towering at 7ft and an array of community groups across Manchester.
The parade is expected to take approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete the route.
The event is managed by the St George’s Day Committee with support from Manchester City Council and other partner agencies.
