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Team GB and Paralympics GB's Rio stars in Manchester parade

Team GB and Paralympics GB's Rio stars have paraded through Manchester to celebrate their Olympic achievements.

The celebration is the first of back-to-back "heroes parades" to toast Great Britain's success in Rio, with the second celebration being held in London on Tuesday.

Both British squads finished second in their respective medal tables at this summer's Games.

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Lee Pearson thanks fans for their support

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10-times Paralympic Games gold medalist Lee Pearson CBE has thanked fans for supporting the "heroes parade" from the top of his float.

The para-equestrian won both gold and silver at this summer's Rio Games, having already represented ParalympicsGB in Athens, Sydney, Beijing and London.

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