Great Britain Celebrates Rio Games Athletes

(October 17, 2016) – Great Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic stars have paraded through Manchester today to celebrate their record-breaking performances at Rio 2016. More than 150,000 people braved the rain to line the parade route sporting gold hats and waving flags. The procession started at the Museum of Science and Industry and ended in Albert Square where 400 athletes gathered on stage. London will have its own celebration tomorrow in Trafalgar Square. Full report.