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Despite the rain, fans have taken to the streets of Manchester ahead of the Manchester United victory parade.

The party will begin at 1800, when players will take to a specially constructed stage at Old Trafford. Sir Alex Ferguson will address the crowd before he and the team depart on an open top bus tour of the city.

Here are the timings:

18:00 - Send-off event at Old Trafford

18:30 Bus leaves OT

19:15 - Bus travels up Deansgate and turns into Lloyd Street

19:40 - Finish at Albert Square for parade

20:00 - Parade ends

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The world's media descend on Old Trafford for tonight's Manchester United party.

We will be there live on Granada Reports at 6pm.

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Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand has taken to Twitter ahead of the victory parade. He tweeted this photo and said: ''The boys are out.... always nice being in the 1st group out!

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Thousands are expected to take to the streets later as Manchester United parade the Premier League trophy through the city.

The route will start at Old Trafford and head to Albert Square. Rob Smith reports.

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Some fans have arrived very early at Old Trafford. Just less over two hours to go to the homecoming party.

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Greater Manchester Police is urging Manchester United fans to behave responsibly and make their Premier League title victory parade a great occasion. Thousands of fans are expected to line the streets of Trafford and the city centre today, Monday 13 May 2013, following their team's league title.

Officers are reminding fans of the on-street alcohol ban in force across public places in Trafford and the city centre and urging them to enjoy themselves in a responsible manner.

"This is a great occasion for the club and we wouldn't want to discourage supporters from enjoying themselves. "We would simply reiterate, as we have in previous years, that people should drink sensibly and ensure they get to the stadium or the city centre in plenty of time. There are a number of road closures being put in place and there will no doubt be a lot of people around with fans eager to see the team parade the trophy.

"I would also remind supporters to take note of the on-street alcohol ban restricting drinking in public places. Our officers will be enforcing the ban throughout the day and will confiscate alcohol where necessary.

"The parade will be attended by lots of families so I would urge all those attending to be mindful that there are also young children around and behave in a responsible way."

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A victory parade to mark Manchester United's 20th league title will begin with a send-off at Old Trafford tonight.Here are the timings:

• 18:00 - Send-off event at Old Trafford
• 18:30 - Bus leaves OT
• 19:15 - Bus travels up Deansgate nad turns into Lloyd Street
• 19:40 - Finish at Albert Square for parade
• 20:00 - Parade ends

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