Newcastle United fans have flooded the streets of the city today to celebrate the club's historic Carabao Cup victory over Liverpool.
The win marked Newcastle's first domestic trophy in 70 years, sending supporters on Tyneside into overdrive.
The momentous occasion has brought the city to a standstill as thousands gather for the open-top bus parade and celebration event.
Cup fever is still ringing clear two weeks after the monumental triumph.
Newcastle fans have taken over the city during their trophy parade
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TV presenters Ant and Dec were announced as special guests at the huge celebrations.
The Geordie duo were swarmed by fans as they arrived at St James' Park ahead of the historic day.
Supporters welcomed the Britain's Got Talent presenters with open arms.
The pair posed for selfies as fans gathered around them at the club's stadium in the city centre.
The TV stars took to Twitter/X to share their excitement ahead of the day's events.
An excited Ant shouted: "Alreeeet," at the camera before Dec said: "Hello cheesebags. Us here."
"We are going on an open top bus parade today with Newcastle United players and the Carabao Cup," Dec revealed while Ant screamed in the background.
"Ant's been screaming like a girl for most of the day," Dec added.
Newcastle fans have overtaken the city
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Ant admitted he felt like he was going to faint with excitement.
The club had been in talks with Newcastle City Council and Northumbria Police to organise the parade route.
The team bus is set to depart from St James' Park, travel through Gallowgate and Percy Street, and head towards the Town Moor.
Newcastle fans did not stay at home during the parade
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Newcastle beat Liverpool to win the Carabao Cup earlier this month
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Newcastle fans are celebrating their Carabao Cup success over Liverpool
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Supporters have been gathering across the parade route since early afternoon.
St James' Park and Percy Street have been particular hotspots for fans so far.
The business and noise level has been ramping up as the event draws nearer.
Over 100,000 fans are expected to pile into the Town Moor to watch the celebrations.
Alan Shearer led the celebrations as one of Newcastle's best ever players
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Supporters have transformed the city into a sea of black and white as they wait for a glimpse of their heroes.
Crowds have also been gathering at the Town Moor as things get into full swing there.
The celebrations will continue well into the afternoon as fans create a spectacular atmosphere across Newcastle.
The open-top bus parade is set to take place at around 4:30pm, giving fans the chance to see their heroes celebrate.
In an official statement, the club confirmed: "Extensive work and long-term planning behind the scenes have continued with Newcastle City Council, Northumbria Police, Freemen of Newcastle, the North East Combined Authority, NE1, Nexus and the emergency services."
The Geordie duo revealed they will keep their fans updated throughout the parade.
