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Triumphant Burnley set for parade Thousands attend victory parade
(20 minutes later)
Thousands of people are gathering in the streets of Burnley to celebrate the football club's promotion to the Premier League. Thousands of people have gathered in the streets of Burnley to celebrate the football club's promotion to the Premier League.
Burnley returned to the top flight for the first time since 1976 after beating Sheffield United 1-0 in the Championship play-off final.Burnley returned to the top flight for the first time since 1976 after beating Sheffield United 1-0 in the Championship play-off final.
Victorious players and club officials are parading through the town on open top buses on Tuesday evening. Victorious players and club officials are parading through the town on open top buses.
A champagne reception will follow at Burnley Town Hall.A champagne reception will follow at Burnley Town Hall.
Thousands of supporters lined the streets near Burnley Town Hall
Steve Rumbelow, Burnley Council chief executive, said: "From the manager to the players, the boardroom to the fans, Burnley Football Club are the borough's heroes.Steve Rumbelow, Burnley Council chief executive, said: "From the manager to the players, the boardroom to the fans, Burnley Football Club are the borough's heroes.
'World watching'
"It is an honour to be hosting a civic reception in their name and a pleasure to give them the opportunity to thank their fans in a way that they would wish.""It is an honour to be hosting a civic reception in their name and a pleasure to give them the opportunity to thank their fans in a way that they would wish."
One ardent fan said: "It makes absolutely brilliant reading for not only Burnley football club but for the town, Burnley as a whole.One ardent fan said: "It makes absolutely brilliant reading for not only Burnley football club but for the town, Burnley as a whole.
"We need some good news and this is absolutely brilliant for east Lancashire.""We need some good news and this is absolutely brilliant for east Lancashire."
The buses are setting from Turf Moor at 1900 BST and will make their way along Yorkshire Street, Centenary Way and Finsley Gate before arriving at the town hall. The buses set off from Turf Moor at 1900 BST and headed along Yorkshire Street, Centenary Way and Finsley Gate before arriving at the town hall.
Major road closures have been put in place and fans have been urged to leave their cars at home. Major road closures were put in place and fans were urged to leave their cars at home.
Police in the town said the "world would be watching" the celebrations and urged fans to enjoy the event safely.
Insp Mark Baines said: "We want it to be a fun celebratory night and will be working with the community to ensure that people get to see their team and celebrate their fantastic achievement."