MANCHESTER DAY CATHEDRAL GARDENS PROGRAMME CATHEDRAL GARDENS STAGE 12.00–12.20 Manchester Show Choir Roof-raising pop hits and musical theatre

12.30–12.55 Super Group Emanuel J Burton’s Jazz Supergroup

1.00–1.15 Chorus of Others A capella tunes to make you smile

1.25–1.50 Ruth Owens Singer-songwriter performing folk and pop

2.00–2.15 Chorus UK Rapping, dancing and singing mash-up

2.25–2.50 Design Rewind Funky tunes from these local lads

3.00–3.45 RNCM Session Orchestra Go wild for the fantastic sounds of the RNCM Session Orchestra

4.00–4.25 Juba do Leão Floor-shaking rhythms from North Eastern Brazil

4.30–5.15 RNCM Session Orchestra Go even wilder for the fantastic sounds of the RNCM Session Orchestra

5.15–5.30 Batala Thunderous samba reggae

5.30–6.00 Mr Wilson’s Second Liners and Finale Keeping the Manchester sounds alive with 90s rave classics and more! Topped off by a roof-raising finale to close the 10th Manchester Day in style

CIRCUS STAGE

12.20–12.40 The Circus House 2.40–3.00 10 of of 10 for skill and steel from young circus 4.55–5.15 performers in their new presenation, Tenacity

12.55–1.05 Chameleon Youth 2.30–2.40 New moves inspired by Manchester music

3.05–3.20 Mazazik Dance Rock the Kasbah with Mazazik Dance

4.20–4.35 Indian Association Manchester Medley of Indian dance

4.40–4.55 Colibri Mexican Dance Colourful and exuberant folk dance from Mexico

ALSO FEATURED IN CATHEDRAL GARDENS 12.00–6.00 Short Scruffs Expect the unexpected with our playful clowns

12.00–6.00 National Football Museum Think you can win? Test your knowledge and your skills in the National Football Musuem’s outdoor challenges.

1.00–6.00 Face-painting

More music, dance and performances in St Ann’s Square. All timings are subject to change.

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WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE 1.00 THE PARADE 1PM Start at Princess Street 1.15PM Peter Street 1.30PM 1.45PM Parade head arrives at 2.30PM Parade ends at Manchester Cathedral All parade timings are approximate

12.00–6.00 THE MANCHESTER DAY SQUARES Cathedral Gardens, St Ann’s Square and Exchange Square – entertainment, food, and lots of things to do. Join in the fun!

CATHEDRAL GARDENS – Boogie to the RNCM Session Orchestra’s showcase of pop, soul and funk – Brand-new contemporary dance from Chameleon Youth – The Circus House showcase their new aerial piece, Tenacity – Think you can win? Test your knowledge and skills in the National Football Museum’s outdoor challenges

ST ANN’S SQUARE – Make a fabulous hat in the Creation Station – A feast of African, Brazilian and Indian music and rhythms – A showcase of world dance from Europe, Africa and South Asia – Test your concentration with Manchester Airport’s Buzz Wire Game.

EXCHANGE SQUARE The Manchester Day market is the place to bag yourself a little piece of Manchester to take home with you. From Manchester-inspired art and prints, to local artists’ exquisite jewellery, crafts and produce. The Manchester Shop will be there with its fantastic Manchester-themed apparel

4.00–6.00 PARADE PLAZA Get up close to some of the amazing parade structures in front of Manchester Cathedral - the perfect selfie moment!

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MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL CATHEDRAL GARDENS

EXCHANGE END SQUARE

BLACKFRIARS STREET

Exchange Square

ST MARY’S GATE

DEANSGATE ST ANN’S SQUARE NEW PARADE ST ANN STREET ROUTE THE JOHN KING STREET RYLANDS LIBRARY CROSS STREET JOHN DALTON STREET

DEANSGATE

TOWN HALL

LLOYD STREET PRINCESS STREET CENTRAL LIBRARY PETER STREET St Peter’s SACKVILLE STREET GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY’S GOODS WAREHOUSE Square

PRINCESS STREET GREAT T NORTHERN EE TR S ND TLA LOWER POR CANAL STREET

OXFORD STREET 1PM Performances and food 12 noon to 6pm START Manchester Day Market Tram stop

Accessible viewing area

TIMINGS 1PM Start at Princess Street 4—6PM Parade Plaza – come and view the parade creations in front Peter Street 1.15PM of Manchester Cathedral 1.30PM Deansgate 5.30PM Manchester Day Finale in 1.45PM Parade head arrives at Cathedral Cathedral Gardens. dance, music, circus and surprise! 2.30PM Parade finishes at Cathedral Join the fun! All timings are approximate.

Created by Manchester People. Commissioned by Manchester City Council. Produced by Walk the Plank.