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Birmingham to Host Ozzy Osbourne’s Public Funeral Procession

Broad Street will close from 7 a.m. Wednesday ahead of a family-funded cortege accompanied by Bostin’ Brass en route to the Black Sabbath Bridge

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Overview

  • The cortege will depart Broad Street at 1 p.m. BST on Wednesday, July 30, and travel to the Black Sabbath Bridge and bench where fans have left tributes.
  • Local brass ensemble Bostin’ Brass will perform live along the procession route to honor Osbourne’s legacy.
  • Birmingham City Council has arranged for Broad Street to be closed to through traffic from 7 a.m. with bus and tram diversions in effect.
  • The Osbourne family has covered all associated public procession costs and will follow the hearse before a private interment.
  • A continuous livestream of the Black Sabbath bench memorial will remain available for fans unable to attend in person.