Billy Sharp of Sheffield United celebrates victory after the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield United and Ipswich Town at Bramall Lane on April 27. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)Billy Sharp of Sheffield United celebrates victory after the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield United and Ipswich Town at Bramall Lane on April 27. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Billy Sharp of Sheffield United celebrates victory after the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield United and Ipswich Town at Bramall Lane on April 27. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Sheffield United open top bus parade: the best places to watch it

Sheffield United and fans of the club will be celebrating promotion to the Premier League this evening (May 7) with an open top bus parade from Bramall Lane to the town hall.

Once at the town hall, there will be an reception and players will be interviewed after making an appearance on the balcony. The event will take place from 5.15pm and 8pm. A number of roads will be closed to allow the public to take to the streets to watch the parade and greet the team. There will be plenty of places along the bus route to get a good view of the victory parade. Here are the best places to go to take part in the celebrations.