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Manchester's third International Festival is aiming to be an 'all inclusive' event, featuring a number of unusual groups in its annual parade.
Hoodies, homeless people, boy racers, football mascots and a Sikh bagpipe band are just some of those expected to participate.
David Sillito reports.
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