Open top bus parade to continue Ipswich Town's Premier League promotion celebrations

Big screens will also be in place in Christchurch Park, near the entrance on Westerfield Road. Credit: PA

Promotion celebrations will continue in Ipswich with a bus parade through the town on Bank Holiday Monday.

The Blues were promoted to the Premier League following Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Huddersfield Town.

It's the first time the club will be in the top flight since 2002.

An open-top bus parade will start on Sir Alf Ramsey Way at midday before ending up in Christchurch Park around an hour later.

After leaving the stadium, the parade will head along Sir Alf Ramsey Way, Portman Road, Handford Road and then onto Civic Drive.

The bus will then turn onto Crown Street and head along Soane Street and up Bolton Lane, before moving onto Westerfield Road, and finishing its journey at Christchurch Park.

Big screens will also be in place in Christchurch Park, near the entrance on Westerfield Road, allowing supporters to enjoy the full parade before the players and staff arrive for what is bound to be a heroes' reception.

A full route can be seen on the map , with supporters encouraged to line the length of the journey to the park celebrate with the team. Credit: Ipswich Town

Once in the park, Manager Kieran McKenna and the playing squad will address supporters from their open-top bus, before an expected departure by 1.45pm.

The event will then conclude after that.

Key timings for the event:

  • 12pm – parade begins on Sir Alf Ramsey Way

  • 1pm – bus arrives in Christchurch Park

  • 1.30pm -1.45pm - event concludes

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