The funeral will be shown across the big screens from 9am to around 5pm.
People are being encouraged to come together in the city centre on Monday to mark the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Space for up to 10,000 people at three different locations is being set-up to view live TV coverage from 9am onwards.
Each site is fully open to members of the public, with no need for a ticket, operating on a first come first served basis. Entry into the areas will be open from 9am with subtitled TV coverage of the funeral to be shown until around 5pm.All sites will be wheelchair accessible with seating available to those who need it. An accessible viewing area will also be available in Cathedral Gardens.
Cllr Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, said: “This Monday will be an historic occasion as Queen Elizabeth II is honoured with a state funeral. We recognise that many people will take comfort in gathering together to share the moment as they pay tribute to the late Queen and reflect on her long and momentous reign. We are pleased to be able to support this communal remembrance through a public screening of the event.
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