Following their promotion to League One, details have now been confirmed for Mansfield Town's Open Top Bus Parade around Mansfield this Sunday (28 April).
The team’s players and coaching staff will parade through the streets of Mansfield, with the bus leaving One Call Stadium from 1pm.
The Fan Zone as well as the club’s new marquee – opposite the Ian Greaves Stand - will be open to supporters from 12pm until approximately 7pm for refreshments.
After leaving One Call Stadium at 1pm, the bus will travel through Mansfield and will pass by the following venues:
Sir John Cockle – 1.15pm (approximately)
Bold Forester – 1.20 pm (approximately)
William IV – 1.25 pm (approximately)
Marketplace – 1.45pm – 2.15 pm (approximately)
The Talbot / Il Rosso – 2.40 pm (approximately)
Return to One Call Stadium – 3pm (approximately)
The above-mentioned timings are approximate so please factor this in when making travel plans.
Upon arrival at the Marketplace, the bus will travel along Clumber Street and then down Leeming Street, and after a stop, will then make its way on to Westgate.
Please note that there will be road closures in and around the Marketplace from 12pm until approximately 3pm on Sunday in the following areas:
Top of Regent Street
Top of Leeming Street
Entrance to Market Street
Westgate
Stockwell Gate (entry to Marketplace)
Queen’s Street/Exchange Row
Stags owners John and Carolyn Radford said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for the whole Town to come together and celebrate a historic promotion.
“We’re greatly looking forward to celebrating with the people of Mansfield on Sunday and hope that thousands will turn out to show their appreciation to the players and staff.”
Mansfield Town Football Club have said in a post on mansfieldtown.net that the safety of everyone is of the utmost importance and that people can expect to see security support present during this Sunday’s Open Top Bus Parade.
They will be on hand to offer friendly advice and information to keep visitors safe and will keep a close eye on crowds.
If you do see anything suspicious, please trust your instincts and alert a member of the security team, who will be more than happy to investigate.
They also say that In the interests of public safety, fireworks and pyrotechnics are strictly prohibited.
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