Plans for Liverpool’s potential Champions League victory parade have been revealed.
Should Jurgen Klopp’s side overcome Real Madrid in the showpiece event on May 26, an open-top bus tour of the city is set to take place the following day.
Anfield officials requested the Sunday date for a possible parade in organisational discussions with Liverpool City Council and Merseyside Police.
If victorious, the Reds would parade the trophy from midday on May 27 at the Strand on a route that is set to finish close to the Liverpool Olympia.
“Due to the major logistical challenges needed to arrange a parade of this scale the announcement is being made in advance so residents and businesses in the city can prepare for the potential event,” read a council statement.
“The potential parade will take place when Liverpool is staging two major events – Three Festivals Tall Ships Regatta and the Bordeaux Wine Festival – which alone are expected to attract tens of thousands of people to the waterfront.
“It would start from midday, is expected to last for a couple of hours, and will see the Liverpool FC team parade the Champions League trophy on an open top bus, travelling along Liverpool’s UNESCO world heritage waterfront.”
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson added: “Regardless of whether you are a Red, Blue or not a football fan at all, an event like this has a hugely positive impact and will once again shine the international spotlight on the city.
“We are all tremendously proud of LFC’s achievement and you can already feel the buzz around the city ahead of the final.
“The club requested the parade takes place on the Sunday, and even though it’s already a busy day for the city, we want to make sure we are ready to give them the heroes’ welcome they deserve should they win.
“I understand there will be disappointment for those fans who are unable to get back from Kiev in time, but it was a similar situation in 2005 and we have to be guided by the club in terms of the date and time.
“We are working closely with LFC, Merseyside Police and our travel partners to ensure that the event runs smoothly and safely for everyone to enjoy.
“We’re keeping everything crossed for the final and hope the team and the fans do Liverpool proud in Kiev as they have throughout the competition.”