Shrewsbury Town fans take to the streets for parade
Shrewsbury Town fans town fans today celebrated the club’s promotion to League One by turning out to see an open-top bus parade which took to the streets of the county town.
Shrewsbury Town players left the Greenhous Meadow at 12.30pm travelling along to Meole Brace roundabout, Roman Road, Longden Road, Coleham Head, English Bridge, Wyle Cop, High Street, Barker Street, Frankwell roundabout before arriving at Frankwell Riverside car park just before 1pm.
Hundreds of fans creating a sea of blue and amber were there to greet the players and staff who celebrated outside the Guildhall with a few speeches. The bus then left heading to a civic reception hosted by Shropshire Council and the Mayor of Shrewsbury at Shirehall.
Shrewsbury Town FC manager, Graham Turner, said:
“It is a great gesture from Shropshire Council and Shrewsbury Town Council to host this civic reception and parade for the club. To be able to go around Shrewsbury and celebrate our wonderful achievement with all our supporters will be a fitting end to a successful season."
Leader of Shropshire Council, Keith Barrow, said:
“The players and staff at Shrewsbury Town deserve a huge amount of credit for this success, which is a wonderful boost for Shrewsbury and Shropshire in general, so it’s only right that we recognise that achievement. This isn’t about the council, it’s about celebrating the football club and giving thousands of fans their day of glory as well, so I hope lots of people come out on Sunday to join in the celebrations.”
