Following their Wembley success on March 16, the club planned a celebration day where the squad would present the trophy to supporters.
While many fans thought this meant that the club might be going on an open-top bus parade through the city, the club announced plans for a celebration on the Town Moor with entertainment and trophy lift on a stage.
It led to a backlash among fans who were told to register for the event online in order to account for numbers, with some saying it 'killed the mood' of the cup win and others contacting their MP about the issue.
Now, the leader of the city council has hit back after suggestions that safety concerns from the authority had left the club unable to plan a bus parade.
(Image: Newcastle City Council) “Like all supporters, at the council we’re keen to celebrate this historic occasion and we’ve been working closely with the club, the emergency services, the Freemen and other partners to support their plans in any way we can," Cllr Karen Kilgour said.
The window for all supporters to register their interest in our Carabao Cup winners celebration event is now open 🏆
#wedontdoquiet ⤵️
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) March 22, 2025
“Our teams have guided and advised in any way they’ve been able, we haven’t blocked the holding of a parade, and we’ve been doing our upmost to facilitate the plans the club have presented.
“The anticipated crowds for Saturday’s celebration, to mark the end of a 70-year wait for domestic silverware, are expected to make it among the biggest events ever held in the city. The safety of those attending and the local communities and businesses affected by this must be the priority of all partners involved.
To all the @NUFC fans who have contacted me - some very upset! - about the lack of an open top parade to celebrate the #CarabaoCup I understand it is the club's decision, @NewcastleCC will support any decision they make and #NUFC say more details are to come... so hang in there!
— Chi Onwurah 💙 (@ChiOnwurah) March 22, 2025
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"The widespread impact needs to be thoroughly assessed to ensure it can go ahead safely, but it is wrong to suggest we have said ‘no’ to a parade through our beloved city.
“Our teams will continue to liaise with the club and other partners to make this the best celebration it can possibly be to recognise the magnitude of the club’s success and, just as importantly, what it means to our city and our residents."
The Carabao Cup made its official homecoming to St James' Park on Sunday (March 23) where it was shown off to the record-breaking women's Tyne-Wear derby crowd by club CEO Darren Eales and black and white legend Bob Moncur.