Inspired by the incredible summer of music the city has had with the Oasis reunion, this year's was music-themed family fun, and it showcased the city's homegrown musical talent. Proceedings began at the St Peter's Square with a mini parade starting from midday.

Oasis kicked off its mammoth reunion tour earlier this month in Cardiff, Wales. The band played five shows in its hometown of Manchester, England, and the Wembley shows will be followed by concerts in Scotland and Ireland.

The 'Aldeh' sign is going to Live Forever after becoming an unexpected tourist spot for fans pouring into the city

The sixth song in the setlist on the night, the new version of the track immortalises the moment that Oasis returned home

The singing was like a collective release. Oasis was loud, but the crowd was louder, a chorus 80,000 strong singing over Liam with evangelical fervour. Grown men wept, and couples kissed, hugged and swayed together.

Following five nights at Manchester's Heaton Park, Oasis have shared the official live recording of their huge tune 'Cigarettes & Alcohol'.

Two Oasis superfans travelled more than 5,300 miles to see Noel and Liam perform in Manchester. Siblings Brenda and Tomas Delgado made their way from San Diego, California, to Heaton Park to watch the band's epic reunion. They last saw Oasis at the Staples Center, LA, in 2008 - one year before Noel and Liam split in spectacular fashion.

Liam Gallagher put Oasis fans at ease during Sunday’s concert in Manchester, England by telling them that their love will not be aired on a Jumbotron as Coldplay’s viral kiss cam saga continues to unfold.

Oasis fans are convinced Liam Gallagher and his brother Noel Gallagher 'missed' performing together after spotting one moment during the band's reunion show in Cardiff