Overview
- Parades across cities including Manchester, Bournemouth, Worcester and York drew thousands Sunday, with road closures and parking curbs to manage crowds.
- Manchester’s procession, which organisers and city leaders called the city’s “biggest and best,” ran from Miles Platting through the centre and back and concluded without trouble, according to the chief marshal.
- In Shirley, a 3.5-mile procession co-organised by The Outlaws and Raise the Colours went ahead with 450 flags and a visible police presence after campaigners objected to the group’s links to leader Ryan Bridge, who was previously arrested in connection with religiously and racially aggravated harassment.
- Scouts were a standout at each locale, renewing their Promise in places like Bournemouth and York and noting growth alongside leader shortages that have left more than 100 young people on waiting lists in Worcester.
- A new Greater Manchester community fund supported street events with grants of up to £400 after receiving more than 50 applications this year.