Thousands of Bradford City fans gathered in the city centre for the Bantams' promotion celebrations
Open-top buses with players and staff journeyed from the University of Bradford Stadium to Centenary Square
The Bantam of the Opera choir started the party in Centenary Square
Midfielder George Lapslie said winning promotion was "one of the best feelings of my life"
David Sharpe, head of football operations at Bradford City, said promotion had been "a long time coming"
Antoni Sarcevic, who scored the winning goal for Bradford City, told fans it "topped" every other promotion win he'd been involved in "by a mile"
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Adam Laver
BBC News in Bradford
Thanks very much for being with us for our live coverage of a memorable night for Bradford City fans.
Here are some of the highlights from this evening:
Jamie Raynor
Bradford City commentator, BBC Radio Leeds
This year was always going to be a big one for the city of Bradford.
Image source, PA MediaThe title of UK City of Culture has given the whole area a boost, but with it falling in the same year as the Valley Parade Fire 40th anniversary, emotions have been running high.
Football has the ability to unite a region and Bradford City has carried a lot of that emotion throughout the year so far.
Manager Graham Alexander has often said he hasn’t wanted to let anyone down because he knew of the significance this year held.
This automatic promotion and parade party is yet another reason why Bradfordians can be proud of their city and of their football club.
There can be no better way to honour the 56 lives that were tragically lost on 11 May 1985.
Their legacy will forever live on and during those full-time scenes of ecstasy on Saturday, their presence and memory were among the celebrations.
Adam Laver
BBC News in Bradford
Antoni Sarcevic, who scored the winning goal to clinch promotion for Bradford City, tells fans in Bradford city centre that while the Bantams are the sixth club with which he's been promoted, Saturday "topped every single one by a mile".
"If you said to us at the start of the season we would have scored a 96th minute winner at home on the last day to get promoted, I think we'd all have took it," Sarcevic says.
Jamie Raynor
Bradford City commentator, BBC Radio Leeds
Doing it the "Bradford City way" is something I often hear in this job - but it was never going to be easy and, goodness me, did they leave it late.
However, there has been a notable change in the way the team has approached games this season under the management of Graham Alexander.
The home form, which in 2024-25 is the best in the division, has often been the failing of Bradford City since their relegation to League Two in 2019.
This season the team have found a way to leap over that mental hurdle of big crowds and big expectations.
The wins against Walsall, Colchester, Crewe and now Fleetwood – all at Valley Parade – will forever be memorable days at the football club.
The away form could have been better, but it’s the Valley Parade form that’s carried them through to League One.
Adam Laver
BBC News in Bradford
Adam Williams, who hosts TheCityVent podcast, says it meant "absolutely everything" to see his team get promoted to League One on Saturday with a last-gasp Antoni Sarcevic deflected strike.
Image source, Adam Williams"The manner in which we did it was so fitting for Bradford City," he says.
"It just means everything to have a bit of joy and something to get excited about.
"Hopefully we'll move on up the leagues with a bit of luck."
The Bantam of the Opera choir are getting people singing and dancing as they celebrate Bradford City's promotion.
Charles Heslett
BBC Radio Leeds
Shawnee Raper, 66, who is a gardener from Allerton, is celebrating the Bantams' promotion with his nine-year-old grandson Joel.
"With a minute to go, I didn't think I'd see this day." Shawnee says.
"I can't stop watching the goal.
"It's lucky I'm not weeping, I've been crying all weekend."
Grandson Joel says the best thing about Saturday was "everyone going on the pitch" after the full-time whistle.
Jamie Raynor
Bradford City commentator, BBC Radio Leeds
Last Saturday, 3 May, is a day that will live long in the memory of every single Bradford City supporter.
Image source, PA MediaBradford City has not been an easy club to follow over recent years, with more downs than ups.
The fact automatic promotion came down to the final minute and was sealed in such dramatic fashion, well, in the end there could be no other deserving way.
It was a privilege to be on the pitch after the full-time whistle and see just how much it meant to the fans.
Smiles as far as the eye could see, with understandable tears and emotion.
The fans have been the club’s 12th man and their unwavering support has played a huge part in getting the football club over the line.
Record crowds and average home attendances of 18,000 at League Two level is unheard of – it’s why automatic promotion means so much.
Listen below to the moment that promotion was sealed:
Adam Laver
BBC News in Bradford
Bradford City players are making their way to greet fans at Centenary Square.
David Sharpe, head of football operations at Bradford City, is on the bus alongside the BBC's Bradford City commentator Jamie Raynor.
Sharpe tells the BBC he is "delighted" for everyone associated with the football club and that promotion "was a long time coming".
Usually cool and calm, Sharpe says he was neither of those things when the ball trickled over the line in the 96th minute on Saturday.
"I've never seen scenes like those," he tells the BBC.
Adam Laver
BBC News in Bradford
The Bantam of the Opera - a choir of Bradford City fans set up by BBC Radio Leeds - is getting people in the mood for a party.
They have got the crowd singing feelgood tunes, including All You Need Is Love and Take Me Home, Country Roads.
Bradford City players are on their way to join in with the celebrations.
Adam Laver
BBC News in Bradford
Bradford City players are in celebration mode as they get onto the bus ahead of the parade through the city centre.
Image source, BBC SportThe players have been chatting with fans and signing young Bantams' shirts.
They are now getting ready to set off to Centenary Square, where fans are singing '"City's going up" to the tune of Give It Up by KC and The Sunshine Band.
Adam Laver
BBC News in Bradford
For most fans, the nerves of waiting to see if Bradford City would be promoted are behind them.
Image source, Robert CranmerBut Robert Cranmer has had to wait until today to truly relax, as he knew he would be singing a solo in front of thousands of his fellow Bantam fans.
"I'm sort of nervous-excited," Robert said before a final practice with rest of the Bantam of the Opera choir - a group made up of Bradford City fans that are opening proceedings in Centenary Square.
As a season ticket holder who has travelled as far as Austria for a pre-season friendly, Robert said he was not going to miss out on Saturday's game.
He said: "I was with my two sons, Elliot and Oliver, and it was the first time they've experienced promotion - so it was an emotional day to see them so happy."
Just to get you in the mood for tonight's celebrations...
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Image source, PA MediaJamie Raynor
Bradford City commentator, BBC Radio Leeds
Speaking outside the University of Bradford Stadium, midfielder George Lapslie tells the BBC that winning promotion on Saturday "was one of the best feelings of my life".
Image source, BBC Sport"It was an unbelievable feeling and a day I'll remember forever," Lapslie says.
"I don't think I'll feel something like that on a football pitch again."
Adam Laver
BBC News in Bradford
Bradford City fans have set off orange flares to keep them entertained while they wait for the players to arrive.
The open-top bus is set to leave the University of Bradford Stadium at about 19:00 BST.
Thousands of supporters are now gathering at City Park and are creating atmosphere for the players.
Charles Heslett
BBC Radio Leeds
Bantams fans are beginning to gather in Centenary Square as they prepare to celebrate Bradford City's promotion parade.
Among them to soak up the atmosphere is Julie Swords, 50, with her 23-year-old daughter Jess and 21-year-old son Kieran.
"I can remember us getting to the Premiership. I don't think it was on this level when we got promoted," Julie says.
The trio have been watching Bradford City home and away together for the past five seasons - and even admitted to a tear or two when they clinched promotion in the last minute on Saturday.
Bradford City fans have been encouraged to gather at City Park from 18:30 BST to enjoy the atmosphere - including music and a special performance by the Bantam of the Opera choir.
Image source, PA MediaAn open-top bus parade will leave the University of Bradford Stadium at about 19:00 BST and will make its way to City Park where thousands of supporters will gather to welcome the squad.
The bus route takes in:
Players and club management will make their way on to the pavilion area above the Cake ‘Ole cafe to greet the crowds and give speeches.
The players will then depart for a private function before returning to the stadium.
Adam Laver
BBC News in Bradford
There's a beautiful blue sky over Bradford tonight...but it's the claret and amber we are here for...
Bradford City players and staff will be joined by thousands of fans to celebrate the club's promotion.
The Bantams scored a last-gasp winner on Saturday to end their six-year stay in League Two.
That goal prompted wild scenes as supporters celebrated finishing in the promotion spots.
Tonight, the team will party with fans on their bus tour and party in the heart of the city.
