Key parade timings
Newcastle have issued a statement informing attending fans that they should arrive on time in order to make the most of the day.
1.30pm – Town Moor site opens.
2pm – Final match replay.
4pm – Main Stage entertainment.
4.30pm – Bus parade starts.
5pm – Q&A with Legends.
6.35pm – Players take to the Main Stage.
7.15pm – Sela spectacular surprise.
8.15pm – Site closes.
Ant and Dec have arrived
Geordie royalty Ant and Dec have been seen outside St James’ Park as anticipation continues to build over today’s event.
Chronicle Live claim that they were spotted by a group of fans and laughed when asked: “What do you think of Sunderland?”
The iconic pair walked through the chairman’s entrance of the stadium after posing for pictures with fans and signing autographs.
Parade and bus route
Newcastle have confirmed that today’s bus will depart St James’ Park at around 4:30pm to kick off the festivities.
It will then make its way down Gallowgate, turn onto Percy Street, and head onto the B1318 towards Gosforth.
The bus will stop just once, at the Town Moor, where the players will then make their way onto the stage.
After that, live music and a special lights show by Saudi Arabian events company Sela.
Good afternoon
Hello and welcome to Sun Sport’s live coverage of today’s Carabao Cup trophy parade in Newcastle.
We will be bringing you all the latest news, updates and big moments from the open-top bus event.
Car parks are closed, roads are blocked off as nearly 150,000 fans will take to the streets to watch their heroes celebrate the Toon army’s first domestic trophy in 70 YEARS.
A replay of the 2-1 win over Liverpool at Wembley will be shown at some point too!
“This will be one of the biggest events we have seen in the city,” said Karen Kilgour, leader of Newcastle City Council.
