Newcastle beat Liverpool 2-1 to win their first domestic trophy in 70 years
Around 150,000 supporters are expected to take part in today's festivities
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By DANIEL DAVIS
Published: 11:16 EDT, 29 March 2025 | Updated: 11:26 EDT, 29 March 2025
Newcastle United are expecting over 150,000 jubilant supporters to turn out to celebrate their sensational Carabao Cup victory at Wembley earlier this month with an open-top bus parade to take place later this afternoon.
Eddie Howe's side ended their lengthy 70-year wait for a domestic trophy after beating Liverpool, courtesy of goals from local hero Dan Burn and Alexander Isak. Federico Chiesa set up a grandstand finish but the Magpies held out to make history.
To commemorate their success, the club have organised a bus parade through the city centre. The procession will leave St James' Park before winding its way to the Town Moor, where a ticketed celebration will feature live music and interviews.
A full screening of the cup final is already underway.
Streets and buildings have been adorned in black and white ahead of the festivities and a host of celebrity guests are also expected to be in attendance.
Indeed, Ant and Dec were spotted heading inside the chairman's entrance at St James' Park after posing for photos and signing autographs for supporters. Alan Shearer is also thought to be lined up for a Q&A session at the Town Moor event.
Newcastle's players and staff will depart the stadium around 4:30pm before the convoy proceeds past Haymarkets and onto the Great North Road.
The bus is expected to arrive at Town Moor at 5pm but the squad will not take to the stage until 6:30pm. The night will be rounded off by a light show by sponsor Sela.
Sky Sports and Newcastle's official YouTube channel will broadcast the event live.
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