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Premier League champions Leicester set for open-top bus parade | Premier League champions Leicester set for open-top bus parade |
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Thousands of people are expected to watch Leicester City parade on an open-top bus in celebration of their Premier League title win. | Thousands of people are expected to watch Leicester City parade on an open-top bus in celebration of their Premier League title win. |
The victory parade is due to start at Jubilee Square, in the city centre, at about 18:00 BST, before the team take the stage later at Victoria Park. | The victory parade is due to start at Jubilee Square, in the city centre, at about 18:00 BST, before the team take the stage later at Victoria Park. |
The Foxes were presented with the trophy after their final home game of the season against Everton on 7 May. | The Foxes were presented with the trophy after their final home game of the season against Everton on 7 May. |
The champions were 5,000-1 to win the title at the start of the season. | The champions were 5,000-1 to win the title at the start of the season. |
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The club's last open-top bus parade was two years ago when Leicester won the Championship title and with it promotion to the Premier League. | The club's last open-top bus parade was two years ago when Leicester won the Championship title and with it promotion to the Premier League. |
In 2014, the squad finished their parade outside the Town Hall but this year it will conclude at the more spacious Victoria Park. | In 2014, the squad finished their parade outside the Town Hall but this year it will conclude at the more spacious Victoria Park. |
A number of activities will take place on stage, including appearances from the players and the trophy, and the celebrations will finish at about 21:00 BST. | A number of activities will take place on stage, including appearances from the players and the trophy, and the celebrations will finish at about 21:00 BST. |
The city council has warned people to expect disruption on Monday and to travel in advance of the parade - a number of roads will also be closed. | The city council has warned people to expect disruption on Monday and to travel in advance of the parade - a number of roads will also be closed. |
Leicester became champions of England for the first time in their 132-year history on 2 May when Tottenham failed to beat Chelsea. | Leicester became champions of England for the first time in their 132-year history on 2 May when Tottenham failed to beat Chelsea. |