Fireworks, a thunderstorm and an honest admission... Man City's trophy parade (2024)

Heading home

Fans are starting to make their way home after the players headed inside the Hilton.

More fireworks

The parade is bought to an end by another firework display to light up the Manchester sky.

Nathan Ake's honest admission

On the defence he said:

"I've got to be honest, this season we could have done better , there was a few ocassions where maybe we wern't ourselves or the best of ourselves but I thin overall we did really well, we can be proud of ourselves. If we can improve even more next season you never know what can happen."

The best view in the house

Fans have found a unique way of getting a better view of the squad.

Ohh Kevin De Bruyne

The buses have arrived at the destination of the Parade.

Erling Haaland with the trophy

This is the City striker's second Premier League title in as many years.

No John Stones dancing tonight

Despite rumours of the defender having the best moves of the squad, we won't be seeing his dancing tonight.

He told the club's official channels when asked: "Not on here, not on here!"

Haaland and Foden front and centre

The duo are leading the celebrations at the front of the bus.

The scenes as the buses made their way

Our reporter Thomas George was on hand to catch the scenes as the buses made their way past.

The Trophy lift

It's an evening that everyone in attendance won't forget in a long time.

Ruben Dias on 'incredible' achievement

"It's incredible, it's special, it's never been done before. It's time to celebrate now with our people. We were looking forward to it and now is the time.

"It's special for me individually of course, but what we are doing as a team it just goes beyond any expectation anyone has and I think that at the end of the day is the thing I'm most proud of."

Kyle Walker then interupts him with a rendition of 'City's won four in a row!"

And they're off

The buses make their way down the parade route.

Bernardo Silva talks

Bernardo Silva has spoken to the club's official channels from the bus - here's what he had to say:

"Very happy, thank you very much for coming it's a pleasure to be here once again and it's great to see the support these fans give us every day and once again we can celebrate. So thank you very much.

"(4 in a row) was a record we wanted to go after, something that was never done before, we are so, so proud, it was so difficult, so we're very, very proud of this work.

Firework display

The players are almost ready to leave on the coaches, they've been greeted by a firwork display.

Fans are lining the street

Thousands are awaiting their heroes.

Out come the flares

The party is really getting started now!

Grealish loving the parade so far

Man City's winger is enjoying the entertainment, which is being provided by youngster Jacey Mae.

A promise kept

This family couldn't miss this year's parade, despite the weather.

A reminder of the route

He is the route that the City bus will be taking with the parade starting at 7.30pm. The buses are expected at the Hilton hotel where there will be large screens and stage shows at around 9pm.

Spirits are high in Manchester this evening!

Thousands of excited fans are lining the streets

Fans waiting for parade

Our reporter on location, Tom George, is waiting with supporters who are anticipating catching a glimpse of their heroes on the parade.

Thousands of City are eagerly awaiting their heroes, with the victory parade due to start in the next few minutes @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/5aHwzKGClp

— Tom George (@TomGeorgeMEN) May 26, 2024

Some great images of the parade crowds now

Lots of bananas and blue flags on display.

Parade route and timings

City's players and coaching staff are due to travel through Exchange Square and then down Deansgate with the parade expected to reach its conclusion outside the Hilton Hotel at approximately 9pm.

Interviews will then be held with players and Pep Guardiola.

Lifelong Blues fans

All out braving the rain.

Lifelong Blues Juliet Hall-Cain and Amelia Woodhouse are also braving the rain tonight. “We’ve got to take advantage of days like this,” said Juliet. “Yesterday was disappointing but we’ve won four titles in a row. No one has ever done that.” @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/394etIt8Ok

— Tom George (@TomGeorgeMEN) May 26, 2024

Big screen

At the junction of Deansgate and St Mary's Gate.

A huge screen is in place at the junction of Deansgate and St Mary’s Gate where fans will presumably be able to track the progress of the open-top bus throughout the parade @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/AKsEOJCMSX

— Tom George (@TomGeorgeMEN) May 26, 2024

Crowds gathering now

This is the scene at Exchange Square

This is how it’s looking over at Exchange Square. It’s a sea of sky blue as fans wait for Pep Guardiola’s team to set out from the National Football Museum shortly @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/oP5yhOVFOi

— Tom George (@TomGeorgeMEN) May 26, 2024

Some images of fans out and about

It's soggy out there, but the crowds are starting to build now.

Anyone for merchandise?

Our reporters Tom George and Joe Bray are in the middle of the action throughout the evening.

Stay here for the latest.

So anyone up for some Champions merchandise to start?

Fans are braving the weather

It may be nearly June, but that doesn't mean that the Manchester weather will play ball. But that won't stop the party!

Good evening

Anyone up for a night of celebration?

While yesterday's trip to Wembley might have ended in disappointment - we won't dwell on that! It's been another season to remember at the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City were crowned Premier League Champions for a record fourth time in a row.

Pep Guardiola and his Man City squad are back on the open top bus celebrating the season with the Premier League trophy. Stay with us throughout the night for live updates with all the colour and celebrations.