A livestreamed procession will make its way through Birmingham city today ahead of Osbourne’s private funeral<\/p>\n
Fans are gathering in the streets of Birmingham today as Ozzy Osbourne<\/a> will make his final journey through his hometown, following his death last Tuesday at the age of 76.<\/p>\n The Black Sabbath<\/a> frontman’s body will be taken through the city in a hearse this afternoon ahead of a private funeral.<\/p>\n The procession is expected to begin at around 1 pm with road closures in place.<\/p>\n Ozzy Osbourne funeral, thousands already line the streets to say goodbye to Black Sabbath legend. pic.twitter.com\/U3TCxMMHoY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Rock Photography (@Photomusicrock) July 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The route will pass Black Sabbath Bridge and will feature live performances by local musicians, led by Bostin\u2019 Brass Band.<\/p>\n Band member Aaron Diaz told the BBC that the group feels a “weight of responsibility” to give a fitting tribute.<\/p>\n A tram named after Osbourne, unveiled in 2016, will be parked near the route outside Birmingham Library.<\/p>\n Birmingham City Council said the singer “helped shape the global heavy metal genre” and “proudly carried the spirit of Birmingham”.<\/p>\n Mourners line streets of Birmingham ahead of Ozzy Osbourne\u2019s funeral https:\/\/t.co\/2YxFlpkr8d<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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