Homecoming parade in Cardiff to celebrate Wales' historic Euro 2016 campaign

The Wales side will receive a heroes' welcome from fans on Friday. Credit: Nick Potts/PA Wire

A special homecoming parade will be held for the Wales team on Friday following their historic Euro 2016 campaign.

Chris Coleman's men will travel on an open-top bus from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff City Stadium - and all Wales fans are invited to welcome them home.

Once at the stadium, a spectacular event is planned in the team's honour - including a live performance by Welsh rockers Manic Street Preachers.

Here is the planned route for the open bus tour:

  • The open bus tour will take place from 4pm until 5.30pm.

  • The bus will leave Cardiff Castle shortly after 4pm and will drive down High Street.

  • It will then travel along St Mary Street onto Wood Street, right into Westgate Street, turning left over Canton Bridge, going straight on to Wellington Street and turning left into Leckwith Road.

  • The bus arrives at Cardiff City Stadium at 5.30pm.

There will be some road closures as a result of the homecoming parade. Click here for the travel advice issued by Cardiff City Council.

After qualifying for the first major tournament since 1958, Wales finished top of their group - which included England, Russia and Slovakia - before going on to reach the semi-finals.

On Wednesday, their dream of Euro 2016 glory was ended by Portugal, who scored twice early in the second-half to send Wales home.

But proud Wales fans - who sang long into the night, despite the result - say they'll give the side the heroes' welcome they deserve after a historic campaign.

FAW bosses said the support the national side received in France and back on home soil has been nothing short of remarkable.

Entry details have not yet been made available, but it is believed FAW gold members will get first priority for the free tickets, with a maximum of two per person.