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23 of the most memorable images from Man United's open-top bus parade today

Fans gathered in their thousands to pay tribute to Alex Ferguson and his side.

1. Hail stones fall on stewards on the Manchester United Parade Route just hours before the team are due to set off

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2. A Manchester United supporter outside Old Trafford Stadium holds up a poster in reference to the rumoured departure of Roberto Mancini

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3. Manchester United’s fans celebrate during the trophy parade at Albert Square

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4. A flag is held outside Old Trafford Stadium

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5. Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney holds the trophy outside Old Trafford Stadium

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6. Manchester United’s Paul Scholes stands on an open top bus with a statue of Sir Matt Busby visible behind him

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7. Manchester United’s fans celebrate

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8. The Manchester United team arrive in Albert Square aboard their bus

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9. Manchester United’s Alex Ferguson lifts the Premier League trophy with Patrice Evra

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10. The Manchester United team celebrate with the Premier League trophy

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11. A stall holder sells Manchester United-related merchandise as rain pours down

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12. Manchester United fans with banners for Sir Alex Ferguson

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13. Manchester United fans queue to enter Albert Square to view the closing ceremony

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14. Manchester United fans gather in Albert Square to view the closing ceremony

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15. The Courteeners sound check in Albert Square before the closing ceremony

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16. Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson makes his way to the bus

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17. Manchester United players including Wayne Rooney celebrate

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18. A Manchester United fan with a banner taunting rivals

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19. A Manchester United fan makes her feelings clear on a banner

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20. A Manchester United fan holds up a card which reads ‘ThankYou Sir Alex’ at Albert Square

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21. The Manchester United team bus on the streets of Manchester

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22. The Manchester United fans with flares

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23. A Manchester United fan cheers in Albert Square despite the heavy rain

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