Newcastle United have unveiled plans for a grand Carabao Cup trophy parade next weekend, with a massive free event scheduled on the Town Moor. The club has been in discussions with Newcastle City Council and has decided to host a pop concert-style celebration where each player will be individually called to the stage, proudly displaying their winners' medals.
The Magpies will commemorate their historic victory with a free open-air event on Saturday, March 29. They concluded a 70-year wait by defeating Liverpool 2-1 in the final at Wembley on Sunday.
In a statement, the club said: "Supporters will get the chance to see Eddie Howe and the first team players with the cup for the first time since last Sunday's famous win at Wembley. Newcastle United is working with its city partners to deliver a safe and enjoyable event. The club extends its thanks to the Freemen of Newcastle, Newcastle City Council, the North East Combined Authority, NE1, Nexus and the emergency services.
"Set around a large main stage on the Town Moor, adjacent to the Great North Road, the open-air event will be free to attend. Supporters are asked to register their interest to assist with planning. It will feature a DJ, live band, 'Road to Wembley' highlights, a screening of the full cup final and special guests."
The Toon are set to make history by presenting their first domestic silverware in seventy years, with the Carabao Cup winners scheduled for an iconic celebration. The club said: "The team will then proudly lift the Carabao Cup on stage - presenting the club's first domestic trophy for 70 years to the city. The celebrations will close with a spectacular show from club partner Sela and further event details will be published ahead of the show."
Newcastle are inviting supporters to witness this occasion by registering online as it rolls out its phased priority booking system:
Friday, 21st March, from 1pm - season ticket holders.
Friday, 21st March, from 3pm - Mags/Mags + Members.
Saturday, 22nd March, from 10am – general fan base.
To secure your spot at the historic event, the registration window remains open until the stroke of midnight on Sunday, 23rd March. Each fan gets a personal slot, with adults entitled to include one junior.
Remember, you can only apply via book.newcastleunited.com; no alternate methods like email or telephone are permissible.
Bear in mind, showing interest doesn't guarantee entry but stay tuned for more details if you do register.
Expect road disruptions around the time of the event, and with potential road closures, fans are strongly advised to consider public transport options. Full details on travel, transport, and FAQs are available through the provided links, ensuring Magpies' faithful have all the info they need for a hassle-free experience.
This article first appeared on Chronicle Live.