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Wrexham to throw promotion party at Stok Cae Ras

Wrexham to throw promotion party at Stok Cae Ras

BBC News30-04-2025

Wrexham will hold a promotion party at the Stok Cae Ras on Sunday, 4 May, 24 hours after their final League One game at Lincoln City.The event will feature live music and Wrexham's end-of-season awards.The Macron Stand, Wrexham Lager Stand and Stok Cold Brew Coffee Stand will be open for the event, which starts at 13:30 BST, with supporters having to pay £5 to attend.A stage will be set up on the pitch for Wrexham to present their player-of-the-season prize, along with other men's first-team awards, with players and staff then expected to perform a lap of honour.Wrexham will compete in the second tier next season for the first time in 43 years.

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