Now in its 16th year, Manchester's St George's Day parade sees marchers dressed in colourful costumes alongside horse-drawn carriages, brass bands - and a convoy of scooters bringing up the rear.
The parade’s carnival atmosphere attracts thousands of spectators, who wave the St George’s flag as it passes the 2.5-mile route through the city centre.
Along the route there will also be street performances from theatre groups, musicians and comedians.
Today's parade will depart from Miles Platting and travel through Manchester city centre, before returning to the starting point.
Starting at Varley Street in Miles Platting , it will turn left onto Oldham Road before proceeding south. It will then turn right onto Oldham Street and onto Piccadilly Gardens.
On its way back to Miles Platting, the parade will travel up Newton Street before turning left onto Hilton Street, then right onto Lever Street. It will then meet Great Ancoats Street leading onto Oldham Road before making its way back to the starting point.
Transport for Greater Manchester says that roads in the city centre are expected to be closed between 11:30am and 2:30pm for the parade.
We'll bring you updates from the parade below.
All aboard!
Contrary to the sign on the front of the bus, we’re not going to Albert Square.
Crowds gathering
Our reporter Helen Johnson is in the city centre bringing you updates from the parade:
It’s getting busy on Oldham St in the city centre, as people gather for the imminent arrival of the St George’s Day parade.
