Over the past few months, CityCo/BID’s Operations team have worked with colleagues to restore and clean-up street furniture, bollards, service boxes, street signs and lampposts.

A magical parade filled with all the sights, sounds and sparkle that spell Christmas will weave its way through the streets of the city centre.

With the festive season getting into full swing, people heading into Manchester are being encouraged to choose public transport or active travel this weekend.