Manchester Day celebrates everything that’s great about our city. The annual festival is geared up for families, residents and visitors to revel in all things Mancunian.

Last year thousands of people flocked to the city centre to join in the fun, with over 2,000 people taking part in the parade - and this year's event was said to be even bigger.

The chosen theme for 2017 was 'Abracadabra' giving Manchester Day a magical twist. The centrepiece, as always, was the colourful parade featuring mascot, Trix, described as a visitor from the 'enchanted world of Mancunia'.

A special tribute to the men, women and children killed in the Manchester Arena bomb attack lead the parade through the city's streets following a round of applause from the huge crowds gathered in the streets.

Alongside the parade, Manchester’s city centre squares hosted a dazzling array of performances, decorations and installations.

Relive the festivities as they happened in our live blog, here...