Leeds United promotion bus parade confirmed

Leeds United secured promotion to the Premier League with two games to spare

An open-top bus parade celebrating Leeds United's return to the Premier League will take place on May Day, it has been confirmed.

The Whites' promotion was confirmed on Easter Monday with two games of their Championship season to spare.

The club said the parade would stretch across a mile-long route in the city centre next Monday, with the bus carrying the squad due to arrive at around 13:00 BST.

The celebrations are expected to last between an hour and 90 minutes, with a series of road closures scheduled between 08:00 BST and 17:00 BST.

The club said the parade would take in the full length of The Headrow, City Square, Boar Lane, New Market Street and parts of Wellington Street and Vicar Lane.

Supporters have been encouraged to "line as much of the route as possible", with no single focal point for the event.

Morrie Eisenberg, chief operating officer at Leeds United, said: "We are thrilled to be able to celebrate our promotion to the Premier League with a parade across Leeds city centre.

"Sadly, due to restrictions when we were last promoted to the top flight in 2020, it wasn't possible for a bus parade to take place, so we're now delighted to be able to celebrate this promotion properly with our supporters."

Councillor James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council, said: "I'm delighted that we've been able to work with Leeds United to give players and fans the chance to celebrate promotion together.

"As a season ticket holder at Elland Road, I know how much this football club means to its supporters and indeed Leeds as a whole."

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