A vast amount of the British public had called for homecoming victory parades to be held for those who represented the nation in the Brazilian city at both the Olympics and Paralympics following their impressive showing at the events.

Over 150,000 people were reported by the BBC to have attended the parade, which began at the Museum of Science and Industry.

The parade drew to a close in Albert Square, with athletes introduced to the crowd in front of Manchester Town Hall.

Team GB’s Olympic competitors achieved a total of 67 medals, surpassing the 65 they won at London 2012.

Their performance saw them become the first-ever nation to better their medal haul at a Games that immediately follows a home Olympics.

Britain finished second on the medals table at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, having achieved a haul of 147, 64 of which were gold.

Double gymnastics gold medallist Max Whitlock was among the British stars to take part in the parade, along with fellow Olympic champions which included triathlete Alistair Brownlee and taekwondo star Jade Jones.

Jessica Ennis-Hill, who added heptathlon silver to her gold from London 2012, also attended the event just days after announcing her retirement from athletics.

Rebecca Ferguson and the Kaiser Chiefs were among the musical acts who performed at the parade, which took place in the rain.

A second celebration event is scheduled to take place in London tomorrow, as Britain continues to celebrate its impressive showing at both Games.

Manchester was selected to stage the first event by the Government in recognition of the city’s contribution to the Olympic and Paralympic teams.