Burnley Premier League promotion bus parade route announced

BBC News

03-05-2025

Thousands of Burnley fans will be expected to line the streets of the town on Tuesday to celebrate the Clarets' return to the Premier League.An open-top bus parade will make its way from the Burnley Town Hall to Turf Moor.The Clarets clinched promotion with a 2-1 win over Sheffield United on 21 April, and will seal the Championship title if they beat Millwall later and rivals Leeds fail to win at Plymouth.Burnley manager Scott Parker and his players will appear at the town hall from 18:15 BST for interviews on the balcony before leaving for Turf Moor at 19:00. The journey to the stadium is expected to take about an hour.
The squad will be officially welcomed by Burnley Council's chief executive officer Lukman Patel, who said: "It's fantastic to see Burnley FC back where they belong again, in the Premier League."Everyone at the club, and all of the supporters, have done a brilliant job in getting us back into the best football league in the world."When the club is doing well, Burnley and the whole borough seems to be that much brighter and positive, and gives us all such a massive boost."The council said: "We're looking forward to a great day celebrating our town and team, but above all, the safety of our residents is our top priority."
What's the parade route?
The route, organised by Burnley Council, will take the bus down Manchester Road and on to pedestrianised St James' Street, straight across the crossroads into Yorkshire Street, and finally into Harry Potts Way and Turf Moor.The players will not be appearing at Turf Moor and no public events are planned at the stadium.
What about road closures?
The council advises to plan your journey in advance, to avoid these areas if travelling by car, and to follow all steward and signage instructions on the day.The following roads will be closed to vehicles on Tuesday 6 May, from 09:00 to 21:00 BST:Harry Potts Way, Burnley for its entire lengthUnnamed road to the side of 114 Brunshaw Road, Burnley for its entire lengthYorkshire Street, Burnley from Todmorden Road to Centenary WayCentenary Way, Burnley from Yorkshire Street to Gunsmith PlaceGrimshaw Street, Burnley for its entire lengthElizabeth Street, Burnley for its entire lengthThomas Street, Burnley for its entire lengthNicholas Street, Burnley for its entire lengthDugdale Street, Burnley for its entire lengthManchester Road, Burnley from Finsley Gate to St James's StreetSaunder Bank, Burnley for its entire lengthHargreaves Street, Burnley from Manchester Road to St James's RowOrmerod Street, Burnley from Hargreaves Street to Bull StreetBull Street, Burnley for its entire lengthHall Street, Burnley for its entire lengthYorkshire Street, Burnley from Centenary Way to Hall StreetChurch Street, Burnley from Chapel Street to Yorkshire StreetSt. James's Street, Burnley from Manchester Road to Hall StreetCroft Street, Burnley for its entire lengthRed Lion Street, Burnley for its entire lengthParker Lane, Burnley for its entire lengthThe following roads will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians:Yorke Street, Burnley for its entire lengthOrmerod Street, Burnley from Yorke St to Hargreaves StreetClosed to pedestrians:Definitive right of way FP1201197 (Burnley) (canal towpath)
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