Sunshine, spectacular floral displays and a buzzing bank holiday atmosphere helped drive huge footfall boosts.
The procession will start from Manchester Cathedral at 10am moving along Deansgate and Peter Street into St Peter’s Square.
From horticultural displays and hands-on workshops to bee hunts, poetry walks and outdoor dining, Manchester city centre is set to bloom.
Returning this May, the festival brings immersive gardens, floral installations and a city-wide celebration of urban nature.
On Saturday 18th April, a national protest organised by Britain First is scheduled to take place, alongside several counter-protests.
SCENE: Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Film and TV Festival returns this Summer, running from 20th to 27th August.
Manchester Village Pride CIC is a new, community-led organisation, created by Manchester’s LGBTQ+ community.
From Friday 3rd – Monday 6th April, tram improvement works will take place at Deansgate-Castlefield and Trafford Bar.