On Wednesday, Birmingham will host the funeral and the tribute procession of heavy metal icon and Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne.
The hearse will travel along Broad Street to Black Sabbath Bridge and the Black Sabbath bench.
The sites witnessed thousands of messages, floral tributes, and vigils following the metal star’s death last week at the age of 76.
Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal said, “It was important to the city that we support a fitting, dignified tribute ahead of a private family funeral. We know how much this moment will mean to his fans.”
The Osbourne family paid for the event and all associated costs, and Osbourne’s wife, Sharon, and children Kelly and Jack will follow the procession before the private funeral later.
Fans from across the world, including the Canadian R&B megastar Drake, who was passing through the city on tour, have travelled to Birmingham to pay their respects to Osbourne.
Thousands of fans are expected to attend the event. Therefore, Birmingham council has encouraged mourners to turn up early, and roads will close from 7am.
A book of condolences will remain open at the Birmingham Museum and Art gallery, where the exhibition Ozzy Osbourne is.
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