The rain-sodden affair was unsurprisingly subdued to say the least after United's humilating 3-1 defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League final on Saturday night which means they showcased just one trophy instead of two this morning.
United striker Dimitar Berbatov took part in the parade despite his omission from manager Sir Alex Ferguson's squad at Wembley.
In keeping with the mood of gloom that followed Saturday's defeat, grey skies opened overnight and the rain poured as United made their way downDeansgate.
Along with Berbatov, Paul Scholes and Michael Owen, who posted a picture on Twitter of him sitting behind team-mate Wayne Rooney on the bus, were also present despite huge uncertainty over their futures.
Owen's contract has expired and so far there has been no announcement onthe possibility of an extension, even though the 31-year-old has confirmed he would love to stay on. Scholes has been offered a one-year extension but has refused to confirm whether he wants to accept it or not.
United's 19th title is symbolic as it sees them overtake Liverpool as the most successful club in English domestic football.
United defender John O'Shea, who alsomissed out on a place on the bench against Barca, claimed the parade would help his team-mates get over their defeat. 'With the weather, we wondered if anyone would turn out,' he told MUTV.
'We never should have doubted it. 'It makes you realise how important this club is to people and will help the players get over what happened on Saturday.'
Source: Daily Mail
Source: Daily Mail