Fans are expected to line Broad Street ahead of Ozzy’s private service
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath performing at the NEC, December 1st 1997.(Image: Redferns)
Brummie legend Ozzy Osbourne will be laid to rest on Wednesday, July 30.
The 76-year-old – who had Parkinson’s disease – died with his family by his side and ‘surrounded by love’ last week.
Ahead of a private service with loved ones, a procession will take place in Birmingham from about 1pm.
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The funeral procession will begin at Five Ways and will continue along Broad Street.
Ozzy’s family will follow the hearse as it travels to the Black Sabbath bridge and bench.
It will make a stop at the local landmark where thousands of fans have left tributes to the heavy metal icon.
The cortege will be accompanied by musicians Bostin Brass.
Broad Street will be temporarily shut to traffic from 7am, while buses and trams will be diverted.
Arrangements were made by Birmingham City Council, with all costs covered by the Osbourne family.
In a letter to Broad Street residents and businesses, the council said all firms would be open as normal but the road would be shut to all traffic.
It is understood buses will be diverted from Broad Street and trams will be suspended between Grand Central and Edgbaston between 7am and 4pm.
Fans will be able to pay their final respects to the Prince of Darkness during the procession and can head to Broad Street to bid farewell to Ozzy.
Anyone who is unable to make it can watch the Black Sabbath bench live camera.
The city council said it had worked ‘at pace’ to co-ordinate a respectful and safe public event.
Ozzy, who grew up in Aston, died on Tuesday, July 22.
His tragic death came just weeks after his final performance with his Black Sabbath bandmates at Villa Park.
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