Summary:
- England’s women’s soccer team will celebrate its fresh Euro title in an open-top bus parade.
- The London event will feature live music and a trophy presentation hosted by Alex Scott.
- There are growing calls for a bank holiday to mark the achievement.
Thousands of fans are expected to line the streets of London today to celebrate the Lionesses’ latest historic achievement, as the England women’s football team marks their successful defence of the UEFA Women’s European Championship title.
The players will tour central London on an open-top bus, proudly showcasing the trophy and connecting with supporters eager to share in the moment.
Manager Wiegman Will Lift the Trophy on Stage
The parade kicks off at 12:10 p.m. along The Mall and will conclude with a special ceremony in front of Buckingham Palace at the Queen Victoria Memorial.
Festivities there are scheduled to begin around 12:30 p.m. and wrap up by 1 p.m., according to the Football Association. The event will include performances from the Royal Marines Portsmouth Band and the Central Band of the Royal Air Force, with tournament highlights shown on large screens.
England manager Sarina Wiegman will lead the squad on stage to lift the trophy once again, with former Lioness and current pundit Alex Scott serving as host for the occasion. The event is free to attend, but the FA has advised fans to plan their journeys carefully, warning of significant crowds in central London.
Celebrations began shortly after the team’s return from Switzerland on Monday, when the players were welcomed at Downing Street for a reception hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Sports Minister Stephanie Peacock.
Ed Davey: “Is It Time for That Bank Holiday?”
The Lionesses have once again captured the hearts of the nation. Their victory is not only a remarkable sporting achievement, but an inspiration for young people across the country.
The historic nature of the win as England’s first major tournament triumph on foreign soil, has even sparked calls for a new bank holiday. Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey asked the Prime Minister, “Is it time for that bank holiday?”
The team’s impact goes far beyond the pitch. “Five years ago, we didn’t even have a girls’ team. Now we have five.”, commented chairman Jamie Houston while acknowledging the impressive growth in girls’ participation.
Former England player Lynda Hale, who featured in the country’s first women’s international in 1972, summed up the transformation as “absolutely fantastic.”
“The sky’s the limit.”, Hale added.
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