I never thought I would participate in such a big event! Honestly. I remember being one of the gawkers last year and two years ago too and didn’t think the parade was cool. Until this year when I took part in it myself and realised how important it is for people to be part of it, (both as participant and as onlookers). I understood that this makes people feel proud of the place they’re living in and creates this special bond with the placec. And this is one of this things people need. We like to identify ourselves with things and places and if this is the place we live in, the better!

Back to the Parade! It’s great that so many different group managed to make huge mascots, costumes, prepared special shows just to show others that they exist. I was part of GMCC that is Greater Manchester Cycling Campaign (http://www.gmcc.org.uk/