Hull City Championship Parade
Hull City Council and Hull City AFC are inviting football fans and residents to celebrate their Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final with an event in Queen Victoria Square on Monday 25th May 2026.
The players and staff will set off at 3pm in open-top buses, arriving at the City Hall approximately one hour later.
The parade route will be:
- Ferensway (junction with Anlaby Road)
- Beverley Road
- Sutton Road
- Ings Road
- Holderness Road
- Witham
- North Bridge
- Freetown Way
- Ferensway
- Carr Lane
- City Hall (Queen Victoria Square)
The event outside the City Hall in Queen Victoria Square will get underway from 2pm, with pitch-side announcer Steve Jordan and DJ Eddie Richards warming up the crowd from 3pm for the team’s appearance at 4.15pm. The celebration will feature a range of music and entertainment to create an exciting buzz.
A big screen will show highlights of the team’s journey in reaching the final, along with footage of their win over Middlesborough.
There will be a host of interviews with the players, coaches and others, while the team will get the chance to thank fans for their amazing support.
The event will finish at 5.15pm in Queen Victoria Square.
An accessible viewing area for wheelchair users will be available to the front of the stage area. This area will be clearly indicated on the day. No bookings are necessary, though numbers will be limited to include wheelchair users and one helper, which will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Bus users are advised to check with local operators to find out any changes to routes.
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