Blue Moon-day: First Man City FA Cup victory parade details announced

The first details of Manchester City FC’s FA Cup victory parade have been announced as players and fans begin to celebrate.

The event will take place on the evening of Monday 23 May - the day after the end of the Premier League season - with an open top bus taking the Cup-winning squad, and the famous trophy, from the city centre to the City of Manchester Stadium where a club event will round off the celebrations. The parade will start at 6pm. Full route details will be announced next week.

Garry Cook, chief executive officer of Manchester City FC, said: "Saturday was a truly historic occasion for Manchester City Football Club and we are delighted to be bringing the FA Cup trophy back to Manchester.

"We are extremely grateful to Manchester City Council for their invitation to parade the trophy, and we are looking forward to seeing as many of our wonderful supporters as possible lining the streets of the city next Monday."

Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council, said: "City winning the FA Cup is a joyous occasion for many people in Manchester, myself included. It's only fitting that we host a public celebration of that achievement so fans can share the moment and enjoy the success.

"Manchester's football clubs are a huge source of pride, helping to project the city's name around the world, and we expect some unforgettable scenes on 23 May as thousands of City fans gather to acclaim their team."
 
The event organisation is being led by Manchester City Council with strong support from Greater Manchester Police and Manchester City FC.