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Newcastle United Celebrates League Cup Triumph with Massive Victory Parade

An estimated 150,000 to 300,000 fans gathered in Newcastle as the club marked its first domestic trophy in 70 years with an open-top bus procession and festivities at Town Moor.

Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Newcastle United Victory Parade - Newcastle, Britain - March 29, 2025 Newcastle United players celebrate on the bus during the victory parade REUTERS/Scott Heppell
Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Newcastle United Victory Parade - Newcastle, Britain - March 29, 2025 General view of Newcastle United fans during the victory parade REUTERS/Scott Heppell
Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Newcastle United Victory Parade - Newcastle, Britain - March 29, 2025 Newcastle United's Fabian Schar holds the Carabao Cup trophy on the bus during the victory parade REUTERS/Scott Heppell
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Overview

  • Newcastle United defeated Liverpool 2-1 in the League Cup final on March 16, 2025, ending a 70-year domestic trophy drought.
  • The victory parade on March 29 drew an estimated 150,000 to 300,000 fans, showcasing the club's passionate support and deep ties to the city.
  • The celebrations included a re-run of the final, live music, a Q&A with club legends, and a drone show sponsored by Sela.
  • Manager Eddie Howe expressed gratitude to fans and emphasized the team's ambition for further success, with a focus on securing Champions League qualification.
  • Alan Shearer, Newcastle's all-time leading scorer, joined the festivities and reflected on the significance of the club's historic achievement.