Everything you need to know about open-top bus parade to celebrate Aberdeen’s Scottish Cup glory.

An open-top parade will be organised to commemorate Aberdeen’s Scottish Cup victory at Hampden. Aberdeen Football Club will commemorate their spectacular Scottish Cup win with a historic open-top bus procession around the Granite City tomorrow (Sunday). The Dons won the trophy after a thrilling penalty shootout triumph over Celtic at Hampden, and the club is now urging fans to join in the celebrations and commemorate one of the most memorable moments in recent club history. The parade will start at noon at Albyn Place, where thousands of supporters are expected to arrive early to see their heroes board the open-top bus.

From there, the route will take the players and coaching staff past significant city landmarks, giving supporters numerous opportunities to glimpse the cup and cheer on the squad. It will travel down Union Street, turning left at Union Terrace and right at Schoolhill before turning into Broad Street. Aberdeen will then disembark for a civic welcome in the city’s Townhouse.

The team’s spirited performance in the final has been widely praised, with manager Jimmy Thelin hailing his squad’s determination and resilience.

Shops are expected to extend their hours

Local businesses are also participating in the festivities, with shops and cafes along the parade route painting their windows in red and white. Many businesses are anticipated to open earlier or stay open later to accommodate the flood of spectators. The club has invited fans to wear red and bring flags and banners to create a sea of colour throughout the city. They have also urged everyone attending to respect public places and follow the instructions of event stewards and police. Tomorrow’s parade promises to be a watershed moment for Aberdeen FC and its supporters, a celebration of football, community, and shared pride in a team that restored greatness to the city.

Aberdeen City Council stated that “Following Aberdeen Football Club’s victory over Celtic in the Scottish Cup Final on Saturday 24 May, a victory parade will take place on Sunday 25 May.” “Supporters can watch the open-top bus parade, led by the Texo Deeside Caledonia pipe band, as it heads to Aberdeen Town House.