Sunderland’s promotion celebrations will be rounded off with a special promotion parade on Monday.
Mick McCarthy and his team will pick up the Championship trophy after their game against Stoke on Sunday.
But that’s not the end of the title celebrations …
It has been revealed that an open-top bus carrying the players and Mick at the promotion parade on Monday, May 9 will make its way down from Sunderland Civic Centre, around Mowbray Park, down Fawcett Street, over Wearmouth Bridge and on to the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland Council chief executive Ged Fitzgerald said: “All fingers were firmly crossed hoping Sunderland would tie up their spot at the top of the Championship ahead of their final home game at the Stadium of Light on Sunday 8 May.
“Now fans at the match on ‘Sunderland Sunday’ will be able to relax and enjoy the game, safe in the knowledge that their team has won more silverware and will be playing in the Premiership next season.”
Sunderland chairman Bob Murray added: “Promotion was of course our goal but winning the Championship title is the icing on the cake and something for Sunderland fans and the City as a whole to celebrate together.”
Further details about the parade and how everyone can get involved will be announced shortly.
Promotion parade itinerary (these times are approximate and may be subject to slight change):
6.30pm Bus arrives at Fawcett Street and makes its way down the street.
7.15pm Bus crosses Wearmouth Bridge and makes its way along North Bridge Street to the “Wheatsheaf”, turning left along Queen’s Road, past “The Towers” and left towards the Stadium of Light.
7.30pm Bus arrives at the Stadium of Light and the players and manager will go on to the stage to greet the fans.
Important safety information:
• There will be no public car parking at the Stadium of Light
• As there will be limited viewing at the Stadium, fans are encouraged to line the route from Fawcett Street
• There is limited provision for wheelchair viewing and parking at the Stadium of Light
