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Burnley announce Premier League promotion parade

Burnley FC will mark their return to the Premier League with an open-top bus parade, it has been announced.

The Clarets clinched promotion with a 2-1 win over Sheffield United on 21 April, confirming their return to the top flight.

Tens of thousands of fans are expected to line the streets on 6 May as manager Scott Parker and the players appear at Burnley Town Hall from 18:15 BST for interviews on the balcony.

From 19:00 the parade will then take about an hour to travel to Turf Moor.

PA Media Burnley's players celebrate promotion to the Premier League on the pitch
The Clarets clinched promotion with a 2-1 win over Sheffield United on 21 April

The squad will be officially welcomed by Burnley Council chief executive officer Lukman Patel, who said: "It's fantastic to see Burnley FC back where they belong again, in the Premier League.