Birmingham will unite today to honour one of its most legendary sons, Ozzy Osbourne. Fans and family will pay public tribute as his funeral cortege travels through the city centre, providing a final opportunity to say goodbye to the Prince of Darkness.
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When & Where:
The procession begins at 1:00PM BST on Wednesday, 30 July 2025, making its way down Broad Street, pausing at the Black Sabbath Bridge and Bench, which has become a focal point for tributes and floral offerings. Thousands of fans are expected to line the route, which is entirely city-centre based. -
Ceremony Details:
The cortege will be accompanied by live music from local band Bostin’ Brass. The event precedes a private family funeral. Birmingham City Council coordinated the procession in partnership with the Osbourne family, ensuring that fans could participate respectfully in the goodbye to their hometown hero. -
How to Watch:
Major media, including ITV News Central and Sky News, are broadcasting and sharing live updates from the event, ensuring fans worldwide can follow the historic procession. -
Legacy:
Ozzy Osbourne, who died on 22 July 2025 at age 76, was a pioneer of heavy metal as frontman of Black Sabbath and later as a solo artist. His farewell performance at Villa Park on 5 July 2025 now stands as his final show. The city of Birmingham and his global fanbase remember him as more than a music legend – he was a true son of the city.
Fans are encouraged to line Broad Street for the procession and leave tributes at the Black Sabbath Bridge and Bench, as Birmingham and the world bid farewell to one of rock’s most iconic voices.
