England Women will commemorate their historic Euro 2022 triumph - their first ever tournament success and the country’s first in almost 60 years - with a fan celebration at Trafalgar Square on Monday, August 1.
The Lionesses saw off Germany at Wembley bring football home, capping off a stunning run to the final which saw 20 goals scored and just one conceded before seeing off the eight-time champions in extra time.
Chloe Kelly, on as a substitute, scored the winning goal with just ten minutes to go and a record 87,000 people packed into Wembley - the biggest-ever attendance for a Euros final in England.
But, how can I attend and watch the fan celebration at Trafalgar Square? Here’s everything you need to know.
Where and when is the victory parade?
England fans will get a chance to celebrate with their heroines on Monday, August 1, with an event at Trafalgar Square.
Up to 7,000 supporters will be able to attend the event, which is free, on a first-come-first-served basis, beginning at 11 am. There will be a Q&A before the team lift the trophy.
Fans can bring their own food and disposable or reusable water bottles (except glass) on-site, with free water refills also available.
Can I watch the victory parade on TV?
The celebration will also be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 12.40 pm onwards, hosted by former England star Alex Scott, and is expected to end by 2pm.
What has been said about the victory parade?
London City Hall and the team behind Women’s Euro 2022 transformed Trafalgar Square into an official ‘Fan Party’ for the final nine days of the competition, offering a packed programme of free activities to enjoy.
This included screenings of England’s semi-final victory over Sweden and last night’s incredible win.
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said: “This is an iconic moment for English football and everyone is so proud of the players, Sarina and the support team. They’ve captured the nation’s hearts and it is an achievement that will be remembered forever. It has been an honour to host the tournament in England and the fans have been so important during the team’s journey to success this summer, so it’s only right that they can celebrate this historic victory together at Trafalgar Square.”
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “Congratulations Lionesses! I couldn’t be more proud of the team today – they’ve displayed extraordinary talent and determination throughout the tournament, they’ve broken records, and now they’ve made history.
“The atmosphere at Wembley and across the country throughout the tournament has been a fantastic advert for women’s football. Nearly 600,000 tickets were sold for the matches and more than nine million people tuned in to watch England play. The Women’s Euro 2022 will have inspired a new generation of women footballers and I hope this paves the way for better access to football for girls in school, more investment in grassroots girls and women’s football and much more support for girls and women in all sports.
“I would like to thank Sarina Wiegman and the Lionesses for treating us to an amazing summer of football. I can’t wait to see them lift the trophy again as they celebrate with the fans on Trafalgar Square on Monday.”
Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries added: “Congratulations to the Lionesses for their incredible win and making history in becoming European champions. The whole squad have been inspirational and they should be incredibly proud of what they have achieved. They have led by example with the likes of Leah Williamson, Beth Mead and Alessia Russo becoming household names to millions.
“I also want to thank all those who made this victory possible, from the FA’s hard work day in day out to all the support and sacrifices the team’s family and friends have provided that allowed them to get to where they are today. We must now capitalise on this moment and together do all we can to encourage more women and girls into the game.
“I’m delighted that we have worked quickly with the FA to put on a victory celebration in Trafalgar Square. It will be a fantastic opportunity to thank Sarina Wiegman and the team for all they have achieved.”
