Watford fans young and old crowded into Cassiobury Park this afternoon to celebrate the Hornets’ promotion to the Premier League.
Slavisa Jokanovic's side ended their Championship campaign in second place and ensured they would be taking on the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool next season.
And to celebrate that fact, an open-top bus parade and party in the park took place. Countless Watford fans made sure they were in attendance.
The Golden Boys’ players and staff boarded two open-top buses at ASDA before travelling down St Albans Road.
A few #watfordfc pics from the Dome Roundabout pic.twitter.com/MYI7cbcn0m
— Peter Lee (@Sirhornet) May 4, 2015
— Emma Saunders (@emma_saund) May 4, 2015#
The two buses arrived at Cassiobury Park shortly before 2.30pm and were welcomed by thousands of Hornets supporters.
Great turnout. Just need most of them to get themselves a season ticket then we can expand the stadium..#watfordfc pic.twitter.com/tBvxR3naa7
— The1881Movement (@The1881_wfc) May 4, 2015
YOU COULD HAVE BEEN ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BUT YOU HERE WITH US & WE APPRECIATE IT !!!!!! 💯🙏🎵⚽️🎉 #GODISGREAT pic.twitter.com/Abg9RtCJUG
— Ikechi (@IkechiAnya) May 4, 2015
Huge crowds on Cassiobury Park celebrating #WatfordFC promotion https://t.co/ckYpIVUHCJ
— Jon Marks (@jonmarks72) May 4, 2015
Watford FC promotion party https://t.co/JFAbmETT0W
— Rich (@rich_mortimer) May 4, 2015
#WatfordFC #Watford #PromotionParty #cassioburypark pic.twitter.com/zTuGNiWrzW
— Paul Sissons (@Sismastery) May 4, 2015
A promotion parade #watfordfc pic.twitter.com/ivGJYor4xs
— Anthony Matthews (@Ant_WatfordObs) May 4, 2015
#watfordfc Promotion parade & party in the park @hdgomes #tozser pic.twitter.com/HCifm1Qk01
— Andy Perry (@andyj_perry) May 4, 2015
#watfordfc Promotion parade & party in the park @Pupik33 @LukeONien @1HHornet pic.twitter.com/BQXVmBNbdt
— Andy Perry (@andyj_perry) May 4, 2015
#watfordfc pic.twitter.com/ELn58Mc79f
— Joseph Fathers (@josephfathers) May 4, 2015
#WatfordFC #Watford #PromotionParty #cassioburypark pic.twitter.com/WsIz1i6vy9
— Paul Sissons (@Sismastery) May 4, 2015
#WatfordFC #Watford #PromotionParty #cassioburypark pic.twitter.com/cQQNGfMJ3t
— Paul Sissons (@Sismastery) May 4, 2015
The golden boys are in town @bbclondonsport #watfordfc pic.twitter.com/Az1zIzDo50
— Emma Saunders (@emma_saund) May 4, 2015
Me and my man parades but we call him chuchu😂🙌👌 pic.twitter.com/FpfizYta5C
— JUDE (@ighalojude) May 4, 2015
After exiting the buses the Watford squad attended a small civic reception before walking on stage to celebrate with the Hornets' supporters.
AMAZING pic.twitter.com/TRIVoIwWBl
— Filippo Giraldi (@Killerfil) May 4, 2015
Premier league party🙌🙌👌 pic.twitter.com/6MAgGjJmnO
— JUDE (@ighalojude) May 4, 2015
Crazy support from the fans today! Amazing turnout! Premier League here we come!!! #watfordfc pic.twitter.com/hhsVLigr75
— Alex Jakubiak (@AlexJakubiak) May 4, 2015
The golden boys address the thousands of #watfordfc fans that've waited to greet them pic.twitter.com/uve0t7jkKg
— Emma Saunders (@emma_saund) May 4, 2015
Great to see so many of you today, enjoy the rest of your Monday (I need some sleep) #watfordfc #PremierLeague 🐝💛⚽️👏
— OfficialHarryHornet (@1HHornet) May 4, 2015
Hornets head coach Slavisa Jokanovic and captain Troy Deeney gave short speeches to the crowd before the players headed home.
They are expected to return to Watford’s London Colney training ground tomorrow before they head on their summer holidays.
You can see more pictures from today here and Jokanovic's comments on the day can be found here.
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