How to join the Aston Villa Europa League victory parade
Aston Villa will hold a victory parade in Birmingham on Thursday to celebrate their Europa League win. The parade will feature three open-top buses and is expected to last between 60 and 90 minutes. Fans unable to attend in person can watch the event live on VillaTV and social media.
- ▪Aston Villa won their first major European trophy since 1982 with a 3-0 victory over Freiburg.
- ▪The parade will start at 16:30 BST on Branston Street and travel through various city locations.
- ▪Road closures and parking suspensions will be in effect throughout the city center during the event.
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How to join the Aston Villa Europa League victory paradeJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleShannen HeadleyandCaroline Gall,West MidlandsPA MediaThe team were jubilant after securing their first European victory in 42 yearsA parade to celebrate Aston Villa's Europa League final win is to be held in Birmingham on Thursday afternoon.Villa's emphatic 3-0 victory over German team Freiburg on Wednesday night saw them win their first major European trophy since 1982. The parade marks a quick turnaround for fans and players alike.It is due to start at 16:30 BST on Branston Street in the Jewellery Quarter, travelling through Sand Pits, Broad Street and Centenary Square.Aston Villa said fans would not need to travel to specific locations in the city, as screens would be positioned…
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