Open top bus parade being held to celebrate Foxes win

Thursday, 2 May 2024 at 16:31

The Championship trophy is set to be presented at the season finale with Blackburn Rovers at King Power Stadium on Saturday.

An open-top bus parade is taking place through the heart of Leicester on Sunday 5 May to celebrate Leicester City's return to the Premier League as Sky Bet Championship winners.

The Championship trophy is set to be presented at the season finale with Blackburn Rovers at King Power Stadium on Saturday and 'The Straight Back Up Parade' takes place the following day.

The parade will start on Northampton Street, turning right onto Granby Street and continuing on to the Haymarket Clocktower, and along Humberstone Gate.

PARADE DETAILS:

Pre-parade entertainment: 11:30am at Haymarket
Start time: 12pm from Northampton Street
Arrival time: 12:40pm at Haymarket
Celebration: 1:15pm from the balcony overlooking the Clock Tower
Players depart balcony: 2pm
Event concludes: 2:30pm

Please note that all timings are subject to change.

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