Yahoo News Bromley FC bus parade full route map and best places to see the team after promotion to League 2
Bromley FC's first ever promotion into the English Football League (EFL) is being celebrated this weekend with an open-top bus parade. The Ravens' penalty shootout victory over Solihull Moors in the National League Play-Offs Final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday (May 5) will see the team play in League 2 for the first time from August.
To mark the historic achievement, Andy Woodman and the squad will go on a victory parade through Bromley town centre on Saturday, May 11 before celebrating back at Hayes Lane with fans. A Bromley Council spokesperson said the open-top bus is expected to leave from outside the ground by 11.50am on Saturday to travel up to the Elmfield Road entrance to The Glades for 12pm, where the celebratory event will continue until 1.30pm.
The full route of the parade, where it is hoped fans and residents will come out, will see the bus leave Bromley FC's grounds on Hayes Lane, turn into Hayes Road, turn right onto Westmoreland Road, before travelling up the High Street past Bromley South Station and finishing outside The Glades. Following the celebrations at The Glades, the team will return to Hayes Lane Stadium where supporters are joining the team back in Broomfields to celebrate until late.
Bromley FC open-top bus parade route
A spokesperson at Bromley FC said: “It is an incredible time for the club and we have been overwhelmed by the support we have received throughout the whole season, including Sunday’s win at Wembley. It is so great to have this opportunity to bring these celebrations back to Bromley and we thank everyone all those who have supported us over the years leading to this remarkable time in the club’s history.”
Leader of Bromley Council, Councillor Colin Smith said: “This has been a seismic achievement for the club and an unforgettable experience for everybody who attended the match which will forever live in our memories. I know that many residents will be eager to take this opportunity to share in the club’s celebrations and salute the team for their amazing victory."
“To that end, I would warmly invite as many people as possible, whether you are football fans or not, to come along on Saturday, soak in the atmosphere and show your support as well. Bromley FC continues to go from strength to strength and we look forward to seeing their success grow further over the coming seasons.”
Sarah Goldsmith, Assistant Centre Director from The Glades said: "Huge congratulations to everyone at Bromley FC. We are delighted to help the team celebrate on Saturday at The Glades and give their fans the chance to show their appreciation for the club. We are excited to be a sponsor of Bromley FC Community Trust and we are happy to be part of this key moment in the club's history. We are exceptionally proud of what they have achieved."
Bromley FC beat Solihull Moors 4-3 on penalties in the National League promotion final on Sunday 5 May to secure their promotion to League Two in the English Football League next season, with the match tied 2-2 after extra time.
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