Overview
- Tens of thousands of mourners gathered along Broad Street on July 30 to honor Ozzy Osbourne with a public procession in his hometown
- Local brass ensemble Bostin’ Brass provided live musical accompaniment as the hearse traveled to the Black Sabbath Bridge and bench
- Sharon Osbourne and her children paused at the bench shrine to lay flowers before the family proceeded to a private funeral service
- Birmingham City Council coordinated the public tribute in partnership with the Osbourne family, who funded all associated costs
- A livestream of the procession remained available for fans worldwide who could not attend in person