Liverpool win 6th European crown with 2-0 win over Spurs in Madrid
Crowds gather to watch Jurgen Klopp's men parade trophy through city
Parade began at 16:00 at Allerton Maze
Bus is moving north along Queens Drive, Mill Bank, West Derby Road, Islington, Leeds Street and The Strand
Due to finish on the waterfront, by The Mersey River Festival and Bordeaux Wine Festival events
Here are some more images as the celebrations continue. Car horns are blaring, fans are singing and chanting in what is an incredible atmosphere.
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Image source, Getty ImagesJames Milner and Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrate with the trophy, while other players can be seen using camera phones to film the celebrations.
Image source, Getty ImagesLiverpool defender Dejan Lovren holds the European Champion Club's Cup trophy aloft.
Image source, Getty ImagesA wonderful occasion for Liverpool, and a fantastic personal achievement for Jurgen Klopp, who has masterminded the Reds' journey to European glory.
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Traffic in Liverpool has come to a standstill and roads across the city are blocked as thousands of people have turned out to welcome home the Reds.
Image source, ReutersThis was the scene in Allerton.
Image source, ReutersMeanwhile in Liverpool city centre thousands of people have gathered on The Strand.
Image source, PAWearing shirts emblazoned with "Champions of Europe" with a number six on the back, the players look delighted to see the huge crowds.
Image source, Getty ImagesChants of "Allez, allez, allez" are filling the air as the players join in with the flag waving.
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Image source, Getty ImagesAmong those nursing a sore head from last night's celebrations was 20-year-old James Clewloe from Oswestry who watched the game in Liverpool before being joined by his family today.
Nick Clewlow, James Clewlow, Adam Clewlow and Jack Weaver
Dad Nick, 47, said: “The European Cup is the biggest trophy you can win and being here today is the next best thing to having been in Madrid.
“This puts us back at the top table of European football and hopefully we’re here to stay.”
James added: “The hangover is forgotten now. Last night was an amazing experience and seeing the trophy today caps it all off.”
The Strand is now full, Liverpool City Council has said, external.
Anyone heading to that area is asked to spread out along the route for a better view.
Image source, Liverpool City CouncilWhat a photo. Liverpool's waterfront is a sea of red as thousands gather in the city centre.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe bus left on time from Allerton maze and is following a route through the city, external before finishing on The Strand.
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BBC Sports editor
Here's the scene on the waterfront. Red shirts everywhere.
Liverpool's homecoming parade is well under way now and crowds have packed the city's streets - with some even clambering onto street furniture for a prime view.
Image source, ReutersHere's a recap of the route the bus is taking:
Image source, ReutersThere are the current scenes at The Strand in the city centre.
Flares are trailing red smoke and there is sporadic outbreaks of the club’s European anthem, Allez, Allez, Allez.
Image source, Getty ImagesThere’s a stiff breeze and the sun is yet to put in an appearance but Reds fans are in fine voice high spirits in what is an electric atmosphere.
.... this merchandise seller is wondering what he's going to do with a large box of unsold Spurs scarves.
Sadly for Tottenham it was Liverpool's night, and boy are the fans enjoying it.
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Among the throngs gathered on Strand Street are the Williams family from Ellesmere Port.
Dave Williams, 52, said: “Last night was spine tingling. They’ve fought so hard all the way and deserve a heroes’ welcome."
Dave, Alex and Sharon Williams
He added: “The hairs on the back of my neck are standing on end at the thought of seeing the cup back in the city where it belongs.”
Son Alex, 16, added: “This puts Klopp up there with Shankly and Paisley no doubt.”
The streets of Liverpool are awash with red shirts as fans clamour to catch a glimpse of their heroes.
This is the scene at the city's Fiveways where crowds have gathered on the roundabout.
People are doing everything they can to make sure they get a great view!
Here's the team arriving off the plane earlier... and what a piece of luggage they've brought home with them!
Image source, ReutersThousands of people are starting to gather along the route to welcome the team home.
Image source, ReutersLiverpool City Council is advising fans to line the full length of the route, external, as there will be no central focal point to the parade.
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Image source, Getty ImagesThe Strand is already very busy with people hoping to catch a glimpse of the team.
Merseyside Police is advising drivers to avoid the area and people to line the whole parade route for their best chance of seeing the team.
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