Newcastle United's open-top bus trophy parade route as major Town Moor plans revealed

An open-top bus parade will form part of Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup trophy celebrations, the club has confirmed.

Thousands of supporters will gather on the Town Moor this Saturday (March 29) to celebrate the Magpies ending their 56-year wait for a major trophy. The open-air event will feature a DJ, live band and a big screen, showing highlights of United’s run to Wembley and of course, the cup final victory over Liverpool.

Eddie Howe and his players will then join the celebrations on stage, lifting the trophy before the day closes with a “spectacular show” from front-of-shirt sponsors Sela.

What route will Newcastle United’s open-top bus take?

But before Howe’s squad arrive, fans are expected to line the streets for a short open-top bus parade, starting at St James’ Park and ending at the Town Moor. A statement by Newcastle confirmed the route.

It read: “The bus route is open to the general public to attend. The open top bus will leave St. James’ Park with timings to be shared in advance.

“The bus will make its way down Gallowgate, turning onto Percy Street before heading onto the B1318 towards Gosforth. The bus will stop at the Town Moor where the players will make their way onto the stage. The full bus route will be shown live on large screens at the Town Moor event.”

What have Newcastle City Council said?

Many supporters were initially led to believe an open-top bus would not be taking place, leading to accusations such a move had been blocked. However, those were quashed by Cllr Karen Kilgour.

“Eddie Howe and his team have written themselves into Newcastle folklore, and it’s right that people want to honour them,” she said. “As early as Tuesday, I’d put the wheels in motion to confer Eddie with the city’s highest honour by nominating him for Honorary Freedom of the City. I know what this means to Newcastle.

“Like all supporters, at the council we’re keen to celebrate this historic occasion and we’ve been working closely with the club, the emergency services, the Freemen and other partners to support their plans in any way we can.

“Our teams have guided and advised in any way they’ve been able, we haven’t blocked the holding of a parade, and we’ve been doing our utmost to facilitate the plans the club have presented.

“The anticipated crowds for Saturday’s celebration, to mark the end of a 70-year wait for domestic silverware, are expected to make it among the biggest events ever held in the city. The safety of those attending and the local communities and businesses affected by this must be the priority of all partners involved.

“The widespread impact needs to be thoroughly assessed to ensure it can go ahead safely, but it is wrong to suggest we have said ‘no’ to a parade through our beloved city.

“Our teams will continue to liaise with the club and other partners to make this the best celebration it can possibly be to recognise the magnitude of the club’s success and, just as importantly, what it means to our city and our residents.

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“We’re all keen to see a spectacular event, that is free and accessible to everybody who wishes to be part of this moment in history, and we look forward to working with partners to see further details announced as soon as they can be. As a lifelong fan I remember the parades through the city centre when we didn’t even lift a trophy. They were special memories and I want children and families in this city to have that same experience on an even bigger and better scale.”

Newcastle United have gone on record to thank the Freemen of Newcastle, Newcastle City Council, the North East Combined Authority, NE1, Nexus and the emergency services.