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Rio 2016: Manchester parade for Olympic and Paralympic stars Rio 2016: Manchester parade for Olympic and Paralympic stars
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Great Britain's Olympic and Paralympic stars are parading through Manchester to celebrate their record-breaking performances at Rio 2016.Great Britain's Olympic and Paralympic stars are parading through Manchester to celebrate their record-breaking performances at Rio 2016.
More than 150,000 people are braving the rain to line the parade route sporting gold hats and waving flags.More than 150,000 people are braving the rain to line the parade route sporting gold hats and waving flags.
The procession started at the Museum of Science and Industry and will end in Albert Square at 17:30 BST where 400 athletes will gather.The procession started at the Museum of Science and Industry and will end in Albert Square at 17:30 BST where 400 athletes will gather.
London will have its own celebration on Tuesday in Trafalgar Square.London will have its own celebration on Tuesday in Trafalgar Square.
Team GB set an Olympic record in Rio 2016 by winning 67 medals - two more than they managed at London 2012.Team GB set an Olympic record in Rio 2016 by winning 67 medals - two more than they managed at London 2012.
The Paralympians also bested their previous performance with 147 medals - 27 more than four years ago.The Paralympians also bested their previous performance with 147 medals - 27 more than four years ago.
Read live updates as the parade gets under wayRead live updates as the parade gets under way
Manchester was chosen for the first parade to reflect the contribution made by athletes from across the UK, the government said.Manchester was chosen for the first parade to reflect the contribution made by athletes from across the UK, the government said.
The city has become the hub for Team GB and Paralympics GB's all-conquering cyclists and para-cyclists since the opening of Britain's first indoor Olympic cycling track there in 1994.The city has become the hub for Team GB and Paralympics GB's all-conquering cyclists and para-cyclists since the opening of Britain's first indoor Olympic cycling track there in 1994.
Singer Rebecca Ferguson will perform live to the crowds in Albert Square, where the parade will end. Singer Rebecca Ferguson and the Kaiser Chiefs are performing live to the crowds in Albert Square, where the parade will end.
She will be joined by the Kaiser Chiefs, who are late replacements for Olly Murs who had to pull out due to "unforeseen circumstances", Manchester City Council said. Sports stars including Jessica Ennis-Hill, Dame Sarah Storey, Max Whitlock, Jade Jones and Nicola Adams are among the athletes attending.
Stars including Jessica Ennis-Hill, Dame Sarah Storey, Max Whitlock, Jade Jones and Nicola Adams are among the athletes attending.
Ennis-Hill said even though she was "a bit wet" it was "a really nice occasion to come here and be on the float, celebrating Rio, and also saying goodbye to everyone".Ennis-Hill said even though she was "a bit wet" it was "a really nice occasion to come here and be on the float, celebrating Rio, and also saying goodbye to everyone".
Team GB's Women's Hockey Team will also be there although goalkeeper Maddie Hinch, who saved all four penalties in the shootout in the final against the Netherlands, nearly missed the parade.Team GB's Women's Hockey Team will also be there although goalkeeper Maddie Hinch, who saved all four penalties in the shootout in the final against the Netherlands, nearly missed the parade.
Her flight from the Netherlands, where she now plays, was cancelled but luckily three hours later she was on the way.Her flight from the Netherlands, where she now plays, was cancelled but luckily three hours later she was on the way.
Paralympians will also be out in force including Jonnie Peacock, Jody Cundy, Ellie Robinson, Ellie Simmonds and Richard Whitehead.Paralympians will also be out in force including Jonnie Peacock, Jody Cundy, Ellie Robinson, Ellie Simmonds and Richard Whitehead.
Sue Murphy, deputy leader of Manchester City Council, said: "We couldn't be more thrilled to host the national parade."Sue Murphy, deputy leader of Manchester City Council, said: "We couldn't be more thrilled to host the national parade."
She added: "The city has been a medal factory, pumping out golds as the home of British Cycling and British Taekwondo."She added: "The city has been a medal factory, pumping out golds as the home of British Cycling and British Taekwondo."
Bill Sweeney, chief executive of the British Olympic Association, said: "The British public have a fantastic opportunity to meet their Rio heroes."Bill Sweeney, chief executive of the British Olympic Association, said: "The British public have a fantastic opportunity to meet their Rio heroes."
Made in ManchesterMade in Manchester
Many of Team GB's heroes and the Paralympic stars have lived and trained around Greater Manchester.Many of Team GB's heroes and the Paralympic stars have lived and trained around Greater Manchester.
The procession, which is the city's largest sporting celebration since Manchester United's parade after their Champions' League, Premier League and FA Cup treble in 1999, takes in Deansgate, Huntsbank, Todd Street, Corporation Street, Exchange Square, Cross Street and finally Albert Square, where the finale, starting at 17:30, will also be broadcast on big screens within the city centre.The procession, which is the city's largest sporting celebration since Manchester United's parade after their Champions' League, Premier League and FA Cup treble in 1999, takes in Deansgate, Huntsbank, Todd Street, Corporation Street, Exchange Square, Cross Street and finally Albert Square, where the finale, starting at 17:30, will also be broadcast on big screens within the city centre.
BBC One will broadcast coverage live from 16:15 until 18:30 with a 30 minute highlights show from 20:30BBC One will broadcast coverage live from 16:15 until 18:30 with a 30 minute highlights show from 20:30