What time is the Arsenal trophy parade? Full route and details explained

Arsenal celebrates winning its first Premier League title in 22 years

The Premier League trophy will be paraded through Islington on Sunday, with four open-top buses setting off from 2 pm.

The event comes just one day after a painful penalty loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest.

The lead bus will, of course, feature the Premier League champions, followed shortly by the men's team staff, then the women's team with the FIFA Women's Champions Cup.

The lead bus will, of course, carry the Premier League champions, followed by the men’s team staff and then the women’s team with the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.

According to the club, the final bus "will be a celebration of our community", featuring supporters from Arsenal in the Community programmes and a selection of Arsenal staff members nominated by their peers for their outstanding contribution to the club, per Sky News.

There will be no public trophy lift along the route, as the buses will remain in constant motion to ensure fans get a similar view wherever they are.

The event will be free of charge for all fans to attend.

Which route will the parade follow?

The parade will set off at the Emirates Stadium and will follow a route of around five miles that loops through Islington.

The route begins on Holloway Road, continues onto Seven Sisters Road, and then moves through Blackstock Road, Mount Grove Road and Green Lanes.

After passing Petherton Road, Beresford Road and Newington Green Road, the parade will travel further south down Essex Road.

It will then turn north at Angel tube station, heading along Upper Street and back onto Holloway Road, before returning to Emirates Stadium.

Will public transport be affected?

Huge crowds of Arsenal fans are expected to turn out for the parade.

Therefore, some stations close to the route will be temporarily closed or may have changes to their normal entry and exit arrangements, with significant queues expected.

Matchday arrangements will apply at Arsenal station, including a queuing system, while Holloway Road will be closed. From around two hours before the event, Victoria line trains will not stop at Highbury & Islington, and London Overground services there will be exit and interchange only.

In addition, TfL is asking fans to use Finsbury Park station for the parade.

Caledonian Road station will remain open, but may switch to exit-only or see trains skip stopping there if it becomes too crowded.

The Drayton Park and Essex Road stations, however, will be closed for the day.

The bus routes are expected to be extremely crowded, with road closures around the event, meaning several will be on diversion.

Travellers are being urged to check Transport for London and National Rail Enquiries before travelling.

Are there any road closures planned?

Supporters planning on attending the parade are being urged not to drive to the event.

Islington and Hackney councils will introduce temporary parking suspensions and road closures across several streets in both boroughs.

Road closures are expected from 4 am on Sunday until 8 pm, though they may run later if necessary.

Roads along the parade route, as well as nearby side streets, will be closed temporarily and subject to parking restrictions.

What about safety measures?

The club has said the health and well-being of its supporters and the wider community remains its top priority during the celebrations.

The parade is being organised in coordination with Islington Council, the police, TfL and other emergency services.

According to the club, there will be stewards along the route to help manage the crowds, provide directions and offer assistance along with barriers, cordons and an increased police presence.

The move follows an incident at the Liverpool parade on 26 May last year, when a man drove into the crowd, injuring 134 people, including two babies and six children. Paul Doyle received a sentence of 21 years and six months in jail.

Arsenal warned that the event will involve long periods of standing with limited shelter, urging fans to check the weather forecast before travelling and to wear appropriate clothing, as well as bring plenty of water in hot conditions.

Supporters have also been advised not to bring fireworks, flares or any other pyrotechnics, and to avoid bringing tents or chairs.

Fans are further reminded not to climb or attach anything to trees, lampposts, statues or other street furniture.