Why Newcastle United Won’t Hold a Bus Parade to Celebrate Their Carabao Cup Victory
Tyneside Still Celebrating Newcastle’s Carabao Cup Triumph, But a City-Wide Parade Remains Uncertain.
Newcastle United fans finally had a chance to celebrate silverware as goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak secured victory in the Carabao Cup Final on Sunday, March 16.
Thousands of supporters from the North East traveled to Wembley, while many others gathered at fan zones, bars, and venues across the city to watch the historic match.
This marks the club’s first major trophy since the 1955 FA Cup, but unlike then, there will be no immediate open-top bus parade.
While the 1955 squad celebrated by touring the city, Newcastle City Council has confirmed that no parade is planned in the coming days or weeks, as the team focuses on the remainder of their season.
With the final falling just before an international break, selected players will depart for national team duty, while Eddie Howe and the remaining squad members will head to a warm-weather training camp in the Middle East.
It remains unclear whether a victory parade will take place later in the year or at the end of the season.
Back in 1955, thousands lined the streets of Newcastle to welcome their heroes, with the parade route winding through the city and ending at St James’ Park.
While no such celebrations are currently scheduled, fans will hope for more success to commemorate in the future.
