Ipswich Town will celebrate their return to the Premier League with a Bank Holiday Monday bus parade, it has been confirmed.
The Blues bounced straight back to the top flight at the first time of asking following a 3-0 win against QPR on Saturday in the final game of the Championship season.
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And it has been confirmed there will be a bus parade leaving Portman Road stadium at 11:30 BST that is expected to arrive at Christchurch Park at 12:00, where a celebratory event will be held.
Ipswich Borough Council said it would be a chance for players, supporters and residents “to come together and celebrate”.
The club said the route would follow Sir Alf Ramsey Way, Portman Road, Handford Road, Civic Drive, Crown Street, Soane Street, Bolton Lane and the bus would enter the park via the Westerfield Road.
Big screens will be placed in the park, which will show the bus en-route, with coverage beginning at 11:00.
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Those with access requirements will be able to use a designated viewing area in front of one of the screens, the club said.
Manager Kieran McKenna and players would address supporters. The celebrations were expected to conclude by 13:00.
The route is the same one taken for the parade that followed promotion to the Premier League in May 2024.
That day saw the jubilant players downing beers as they were joined on a double-decker bus by Ipswich boxer Fabio Wardley.
Overjoyed fans packed pavements and followed the bus as it made its way slowly through the town.
A council statement said: “We are thrilled to be hosting a parade on Monday 4th May through the town followed by a celebration event in Christchurch Park to mark Ipswich Town Football Club’s promotion to the Premier League, and to give fans the chance to come together and celebrate.
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“We look forward to welcoming players, supporters, and residents for a fantastic community celebration.”
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