Man City announce open-top bus parade and Co-op Live after party to celebrate trophy wins
The club will celebrate the FA Cup, WSL title and FA Youth Cup on May 25, with a parade through the Northern Quarter to the Etihad and a ticketed event at Co-op Live.
Manchester City have announced an open-top bus parade and a separate "after party" at Co-op Live to celebrate the club's success this season.
The celebrations on Sunday, May 25 will mark the achievements of the men's, women's and academy teams after a stunning end to the campaign. Antoine Semenyo's goal sealed the men's FA Cup win over Chelsea at Wembley, the women's team ended Chelsea's six-year run as WSL champions, and the academy lifted the FA Youth Cup with a 2-1 win over Manchester United at the Joie Stadium on Thursday.
What is the parade route?
The build-up starts in Manchester's Northern Quarter from 4pm. The buses will set off at 5pm, heading through Ancoats and along Ashton New Road before finishing outside the Colin Bell Stand reception at the Etihad Stadium.
No tickets are required for the parade. Fans can join the celebrations at various points along the route.
What about the after party?
The after party at Co-op Live is a ticketed event featuring live music and player interviews from both the men's and women's teams. Doors close at 5pm, with players expected to arrive at around 6.30pm.
The event will also show the parade live for those inside Co-op Live.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the Manchester City bus parade?
- The parade takes place on 25 May, setting off from the Northern Quarter at 17:00 BST and finishing at the Etihad Stadium.
- Do I need a ticket for the Manchester City parade?
- You do not need a ticket to watch the open-top bus parade along the route, but tickets are required for the after-party at Co-op Live.
- What trophies are Manchester City celebrating?
- The club is celebrating the men's team winning the FA Cup, the women's team winning the Women's Super League, and the academy winning the FA Youth Cup.