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Manchester City homecoming parade: Everything you need to know

Manchester City players, manager and staff celebrate winning the FA Cup. They have the trophy on the pitch with a red sign in the backdrop which says FA Cup Final Winners 2026.Reuters

Thousands of Manchester City fans are expected to turn out to watch the club's open top bus parade to mark the success of the men's, women's and academy teams this season.

The bank holiday celebration marks the club's achievements including the men's FA Cup trophy and Carabao Cup, the Women's Super League trophy and the FA Youth Cup.

City players and the three managers - outgoing Pep Guardiola, Andree Jeglertz and Oliver Reiss - will be presented to the crowd at the start of the parade in the Northern Quarter where there will be live music and a big screen.

There is also a separate celebration event - The After Party - being held at Co-op Live.

The parade is also a chance for fans to say farewell to Guardiola after the bombshell news of his departure.

Addressing his exit, the six-time Premier League winner said: "Don't ask me the reasons I'm leaving. There is no reason, but deep inside, I know it's my time. Nothing is eternal, if it was, I would be here. Eternal will be the feeling, the people, the memories, the love I have for my Manchester City."

What time does the parade start and finish?

The City Parade show and build up starts at 16:00 with the open top buses setting off with the players and managers at 17:00.

It is due to finish at 18:30.

The route

The City Parade starts in the Northern Quarter and travels through Ancoats.

It will approach the Etihad Stadium along Ashton New Road and end at The Colin Bell Stand reception with a final celebration moment.

Manchester City's Alex Greenwood with the Women's Super League trophy with confetti floating around the players. The players are all smiling and laughing.PA Media

Do I need tickets?

Not for the City Parade and tickets are not required. Tickets are required for the After Party, see below for more details.

Parking and travel

Manchester City players and staff celebrate with the trophy after they won the FA Youth Cup final at the Joie StadiumPA Media

On site parking will not be available at the Etihad Stadium, unless you have a ticket to The After Party at Co-op Live.

The club are advising fans use public transport to get to the Etihad.

Find out more about travelling by tram including free parking at Park and Ride sites at Ashton Moss, Ashton West, and Ladywell on the Etihad Campus - Travel and Transport page.

The After Party

Co-op Live is staging a second celebration event - The After Party - where fans can watch coverage of the parade, enjoy live music and welcome the players at about 18:30.

Doors open at 15:00 with final entry at 17:00 and the event closes at 20:00.

It is a ticketed event. See Manchester City FC for more details.

Can I go to the City Parade and The After Party?

No. Fans will only be able to attend one of the celebration events as they are taking place at the same time.

Last entry to the After Party is at 17:00 when the City Parade begins.

You will be able to watch footage from the City Parade live on screen at the After Party at Co-op Live.

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