By Beehive Web Newsroom
Manchester City fans are expected to gather in large numbers across Manchester on Monday 25 May for an open-top bus parade celebrating the club’s men’s, women’s and academy teams, with the day also marking Pep Guardiola’s departure after a decade in charge.
The parade build-up begins in the Northern Quarter from 4pm, before the buses set off at 5pm. Supporters can watch for free along the route, while a separate ticketed After Party will take place later at Co-op Live.
Manchester City Council has confirmed temporary road closures across the city to support the event. Fans are being asked to use public transport where possible, travel light, avoid large bags and not bring drinks in glass bottles.
Parade details for fans heading into Manchester
The event is centred on Manchester City’s season celebrations and Guardiola’s farewell, bringing together the men’s, women’s and academy sides.
The free public parade will begin with a kick-off moment involving all teams at the start of the route. The buses will then move through the city before heading towards the Etihad Stadium, where the parade is due to finish with a final celebratory moment outside the Colin Bell West Stand Reception.
A separate event, The After Party, will be held at Co-op Live after the parade. It is ticketed and is expected to include live music, entertainment, player interviews from both the men’s and women’s teams, and special guests. The full parade will also be shown inside Co-op Live for people attending the venue.
Route and timings through Northern Quarter, Ancoats and Etihad
| Detail | What has been confirmed |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday 25 May |
| Build-up | From 4pm in the Northern Quarter |
| Parade start | 5pm |
| Main areas | Northern Quarter, Ancoats, Ashton Old Road |
| Finish | Outside the Colin Bell West Stand Reception at the Etihad Stadium |
| After Party | Ticketed event at Co-op Live after the parade |
The parade route will begin in the Northern Quarter before moving through Ancoats and on towards Ashton Old Road. It will then continue to the Etihad Stadium.
For supporters, the clearest choice is between watching the free street celebrations along the route or attending the paid Co-op Live event after the buses have made their way across the city.
Road closures will run through the day
Road closures will be introduced in phases from 9am, 2pm and 3pm, with many remaining in place until 9pm. Manchester City Council said closures will be lifted when it is safe to do so.
From 9am to 9pm, closures include Newton Street, Back Piccadilly, Cavell Street, Dale Street, Hilton Street, Faraday Street, Port Street, Little Lever Street, Postal Street, Houldsworth Street and Little Ancoats Street.
From 2pm to 9pm, closures include parts of Great Ancoats Street, Mancunian Way, Pin Mill Brow, George Leigh Street, Blossom Street, Jersey Street, Redhill Street, Old Mill Street, Store Street, Chapeltown Street, Adair Street and Great Street.
From 3pm to 9pm, closures include Pollard Street, Malta Street, Munday Street, Carruthers Street, Every Street, Merrill Street, Frost Street, Ashton New Road, Hillkirk Street, Councillor Street, Darley Street, Swallow Street, Rowsley Street and Grey Mare Lane.
Anyone travelling across east Manchester on Monday should expect delays around the Northern Quarter, Ancoats, Ashton New Road and the Etihad Stadium area. For related local travel context, Beehive has also covered Manchester parade road closures for fans planning journeys around major football celebrations.
Travel advice for supporters and residents
Fans heading to the parade or Co-op Live are being urged to use public transport where possible. The request is aimed at reducing pressure on roads already affected by closures and crowd movement.
Supporters should travel light, avoid large bags and leave glass bottles at home. With warm temperatures expected, people planning to stand along the route should think ahead about water, sun protection and journey times.
The parade also has a wider civic note. Councillor Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, said Guardiola’s impact had gone beyond football, describing his decade in the city as “a decade-long masterclass in both leadership and teamwork”.
Craig said Guardiola would be remembered as “a true Manchester legend” and “the honorary Mancunian he undoubtedly is”.
Source: Manchester City Council
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This article is based on Manchester City Council’s published parade notice and focuses on confirmed timings, route areas and public travel advice.
- Matched the parade date, 4pm build-up and 5pm start time to the source notice.
- Checked the confirmed route areas: Northern Quarter, Ancoats, Ashton Old Road and Etihad S...
- Separated free street viewing from the ticketed Co-op Live After Party.
- Retained the council’s travel advice on public transport, large bags and glass bottles.
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- 2026-05-25 16:30
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