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Newcastle confirm open-top bus tour as part of Saturday's Carabao Cup celebrations

Eddie Howe and his players will travel by open-top bus from St James’ Park to the Town Moor, where they will then take part in a huge celebration event.

It is estimated that more than 100,000 fans will attend the Town Moor party, with every supporter that has registered an interest in the event set to receive a ticket via Email.

Newcastle had been criticised for not including an open-top bus tour as part of their celebration itinerary, but have worked with a number of other institutions to ensure as many people as possible will be able to take part in Saturday’s celebrations.

A club statement said: “Extensive work and long-term planning behind the scenes have continued with Newcastle City Council, Northumbria Police, Freemen of Newcastle, the North East Combined Authority, NE1, Nexus and the emergency services.

“[Newcastle United](http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle) would like to thank all partners for the comprehensive planning and hard work throughout the process, as well as the meetings with the Safety Advisory Group.

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“Further supporter information will be confirmed following additional meetings this week.

“The bus route is open to the general public to attend. The open top bus will leave St. James’ Park with timings to be shared in advance.

“The bus will make its way down Gallowgate, turning onto Percy Street before heading onto the B1318 towards Gosforth. The bus will stop at the Town Moor where the players will make their way onto the stage. The full bus route will be shown live on large screens at the Town Moor event.”

The ‘Party on the Moor’ celebration will feature a big-screen showing of the whole of Newcastle’s Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool.

There will also be live music and DJs, with further details due to be released in the next few days, as well as a planned light show organised in conjunction with the club’s shirt sponsors, Sela.

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