Players and staff of Newcastle United celebrate as they pose for a photograph with the Carabao Cup Trophy
Players and staff of Newcastle United celebrate as they pose for a photograph with the Carabao Cup Trophy
The exact timings for the Newcastle United trophy celebrations have been revealed with thousands of Geordies expected to descend on the city centre for a huge party.
The club has issued more specific information for Saturday's events, including the open-top bus parade route and the event timeline. It has been confirmed that the bus, carrying the players, staff and the Carabao Cup itself, will set off from St James' Park.
It will then make its way down Gallowgate, turn onto Percy Street, and head onto the B1318 towards Gosforth. The bus will make its last and only stop at the Town Moor, where the players will then make their way onto the stage.
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In a statement put out on social media, the club gave this advice to supporters: "Our recommendation for fans with a ticket to the Town Moor event is that they head there from 1.30pm to ensure the best possible vantage point for the team arriving."
Looking at events on the Town Moor, the full timeline for Saturday is as follows:
1.30pm - Town Moor site opens.
2pm - Final match replay.
4pm - Main Stage entertainment.
4.30pm - Bus parade starts.
5pm - Q&A with Legends.
6.35pm - Players take to the Main Stage.
7.15pm - Sela spectacular surprise.
8.15pm - Site closes.
On the club's website, it also reads: "Supporters are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance and are advised to use public transport where possible. A number of road closures will be in operation on Saturday 29 March, on the following roads: Barrack Road (from St. James’ Park to Gallowgate), Gallowgate, Percy Street, B1318 (to Great North Road), Great North Road."
For updates on the celebrations this weekend as they unfold, visit our dedicated live blog here.
Here are some of the must-know details for fans planning to attend the events on Saturday.
All the timings for open-top bus parade and celebrations
Newcastle trophy parade travel advice for fans heading to city centre
Security and entry rules for trophy party at Town Moor
Newcastle city centre bus parade parking changes
Rules on umbrellas for Town Moor event
Ticket policy for Town Moor party
Drones banned from Newcastle United's Town Moor party