Town’s celebrations of promotion back to the Premier League will continue on Bank Holiday Monday with an open-top bus parade through Ipswich from Portman Road to Christchurch Park.

The Blues confirmed their third promotion on four years and second to the Premier League in three with an emphatic 3-0 home victory over QPR yesterday.

The celebrations will continue on Monday with an open-top bus parade with fans invited to line the route.

The bus will leave the main drive at Portman Road at 11.30am, travelling through the town centre and ending at Christchurch Park where manager Kieran McKenna and the players will address supporters.

Big screens will be placed in the park near the Westerfield Road entrance and will show the bus en-route with coverage beginning at 11am and an expected arrival time of around 12pm. The celebrations are expected to conclude between 12.30pm and 1pm.

A designated viewing area will be available in front of one of the screens for those with access requirements to enjoy the parade. Further details of the event can be found on the Ipswich Borough Council website.

An Ipswich Borough Council spokesperson said: “We’re incredibly proud that Ipswich Town is back in the Premier League – it’s fantastic news for our town.

“We’re absolutely delighted to be hosting this event, to allow supporters to come together and celebrate this amazing achievement.

“It’s not only a huge moment for supporters, but it will bring real benefits to our local economy, attracting more visitors into the town centre and supporting local businesses.”

Town chairman and CEO Mark Ashton added: “We would like to thank Ipswich Borough Council for hosting the celebration event and for their ongoing support of the club and its supporters.

“Promotion is a moment for the entire community and we look forward to celebrating together on the parade and at Christchurch Park.”

The Route

The stadium
Sir Alf Ramsey Way
Portman Road
Handford Road
Civic Drive
Crown Street
Soane Street
Bolton Lane
Westerfield Road
Christchurch Park

Key Timings
11.30am – Parade departs Portman Road stadium
12pm – Bus arrives in Christchurch Park
12pm – 12.30pm/1pm – Team address and conclusion of event

Photo: James Ager