Ozzy Osbourne funeral UPDATES: Black Sabbath star's plans in full with huge guests
He died aged 76 on Tuesday last week, with his private funeral taking place just over a week later. His family has decided to give fans one last chance to pay their respects to the legendary rocker as a special procession will head down Broad Street in the city.
The procession will pass Black Sabbath bridge and bench, where floral tributes have been laid out for the music icon. Ozzy will be followed by his family in the special procession as they will be accompanied by a live brass band, Bostin' Brass.
The procession is expected to take place from 1pm, with Broad Street closed to traffic from 7am. Ozzy's family are covering the costs, with the council helping with the road closure.
He was "desperate to come home" in recent years following his Parkinson's diagnosis, and Ozzy made it back to England before his death. The poignant message above the statement announcing his death read "Birmingham, England July 22, 2025" - revealing that Ozzy made it back home for one last time.
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06:28Mia O'Hare
Fans can watch the procession from across the world
For those unable to attend the procession in Birmingham in person, it has been confirmed that the live feed of Black Sabbath bridge and bench will remain live for the whole of the event.
The cortege will pass the bridge and so fans wanting to see some of the procession from home may be able to catch a glimpse of it through this livestream. The floral tributes cover the bridge and bench.
06:27Mia O'Hare
Birmingham flooded with tributes for Ozzy
Along with the procession, there are many other ways fans in Birmingham will be able to pay their respects to Ozzy. At Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, a book of condolence has been opened for Ozzy.
It sits alongside the Ozzy Osbourne Working Class Hero exhibition, which wife Sharon Osbourne opened last month.
There is also a Black Sabbath Mural on Navigation Street, Ozzy the Bull at New Street Station and The Station pub, which is where Black Sabbath first played all the way back in 1968.
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Procession details in full
Ozzy's procession will travel down Broad Street to Black Sabbath bridge. The procession will begin at 1pm and his family will follow the cortege, with fans watching on.
Stewards will be present to help those who have gathered to remember the music icon. Those wishing to attend have been asked to use public transport to attend the event, which is expected to attract large crowds.
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