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York City bus parade announced at promotion party
TL;DR
York City will hold a bus parade next week to celebrate their promotion back to the Football League after a 10-year absence. The announcement follows a 1-1 draw with Rochdale and a petition that garnered over 2,000 signatures from fans.
Key points
- York City will hold a bus parade next week
- The club returns to the Football League after 10 years
- Thousands of fans celebrated the promotion
- A petition for the parade received over 2,000 signatures
- York City drew 1-1 with Rochdale in their last match
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Julie-Anne UgglaLNER Community Stadium
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The club will return to the Football League after 10 years away [Louis Reynolds/BBC]
Thousands of York City fans turned out to celebrate the club's promotion as the owners confirmed a bus parade would go ahead next week.
On Saturday, York City drew 1-1 with Rochdale to end a 10-year exile from the Football League.
Club owner Julie-Anne Uggla told fans gathered at the LNER Community Stadium that a bus parade would be held next week, after a petition calling for the event attracted more than 2,000 signatures.
North Yorkshire Police had previously said "elements of the plan are unclear, with a significant lack of detail, and unresolved safety concerns".
More than 4,100 tickets were sold for the promotion party, with money raised from the £1 ticket price going to Yorkshire children's cancer charity Candlelighters Trust.
The event included a trophy presentation, fireworks, quiz and lap of honour for the players.
Uggla did not confirm details of the parade, including its date or route, during her pitch announcement that it had been given approval. City of York Council have been approached for further comment.
Both the council and police turned down the initial application for a parade to be held this week.
More than 4,000 fans attended the party [BBC]
Manager Stuart Maynard paid tribute to club owners Matthew and Julie-Anne Uggla and thanked the fans.
"We've got a special ownership here. They've done incredible on and off the pitch.
Q&A
When is the York City bus parade scheduled to take place?
The York City bus parade is scheduled for next week, though the exact date has not been specified.
Why is York City celebrating a bus parade?
York City is celebrating their promotion back to the Football League after a 10-year absence.
How many fans signed the petition for the York City bus parade?
More than 2,000 fans signed the petition calling for the York City bus parade.
What was the result of York City's last match before the promotion celebration?
York City drew 1-1 with Rochdale in their last match, marking the end of their 10-year exile from the Football League.
