Manchester Day is going global - and organisers want YOU to join the adventure.

The annual festival is to have an international theme this year creating a street party to rival any in the world.

Now in its fifth year, the carnival is set to take place on Sunday, June 22.

Creative types are being urged to join the fun once again, creating artwork, floats, props and costumes under the 'going global' theme.

Last year more than 2,000 people got involved with the festival's planning - while the parade itself was watched by tens of thousands more.

So volunteers are being invited to sign up over the next couple of weeks so that this year's party can be the best ever.

See the Manchester Day photos from last 2013:

Coun Pat Karney , chair of Manchester Day, said: “Manchester Day is the summer’s must-see event in the city – unmatched in its scale and ambition, it's part of the year in the north west.

"Thousands of people flock to see the larger than life art works parade though the city centre, celebrating the achievements and rich heritage that Manchester has enjoyed through the ages.”

This year's theme has been picked to reflect Manchester's place shaping the world's culture and history.

From its music to its football, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution should provide plenty to inspire carnival-goers.

Community groups, volunteers and organisations will be able to work with arts group Walk the Plank to create this year's stunning parade.

They can work alone or with other groups alongside professional artists in the coming months - but anyone can choose to volunteer on the day or help out at the day's creative hub, the WOW Workshop, in the run-up.

Billie Klinger, producer at Walk the Plank said: “We hope the theme inspires groups to come up with wonderful ideas that reflects who they are, what they do, their interests, their work and the things that are important to them.

"It’s a hugely positive experience for people to see their ideas transformed into artworks – it offers local residents the chance to develop new skills with us, whilst celebrating everything that’s great about the city.”

To apply to be part of Manchester Day 2014 please visit www.manchesterday.co.uk/participants.

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