Crystal Palace have confirmed the route and timings of their FA Cup trophy parade following their victory over Manchester City last Saturday (May 17). The parade will be held on Bank Holiday Monday, May 26, following the football club's first-ever major trophy in their 120-year history.
Palace announced the date immediately after the win, but have withheld the final details until today (Friday, May 23), as discussions about logistics were being undertaken, the club told MyLondon. The parade will bring a chance for fans to see the heroic players who brought home the trophy in an open-top bus with the FA Cup itself.
Where will the parade be held?
Joel Ward gets a guard of honour from his Crystal Palace teammates as he comes onto the pitch with the FA Cup trophy
The celebrations will centre around a party on the pitch at Crystal Palace's stadium Selhurst Park following an open-top bus parade (Image: Sebastian Frej/Getty Images)
The parade will be centred around the football club's stadium, Selhurst Park. The open-top bus parade will transport the players and the trophy down the SE25 streets starting at the top of Whitehorse Lane from 1pm. A full map of the exact route is yet to be published.
The parade will then feed into a party on the pitch at Selhurst Park from 2.30pm with live entertainment, special guests, end-of-season awards and a trophy lift or two. You'll be able to grab a drink and food while at the stadium.
How do I get tickets?
The Crystal Palace squad celebrating with the FA Cup trophy at Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace won the FA Cup, their first major trophy, against Manchester City on Saturday, May 17 (Image: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
The event will be free but ticketed. Fans can either book standing tickets on the famous Selhurst Park pitch or take their seats in the Main Stand.
Free tickets will be available from 10am today (Friday, May 23) for season ticket holders and members who can book two tickets per Client Reference.
Booking will be open to all at 5pm, including additional tickets for those who have already booked.
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