Crystal Palace celebrated their first major trophy in their 164-year history with a jubilant parade through the streets of Croydon on the late May Bank Holiday.
Thousands of fans lined the roads near Selhurst Park as a red and blue double-decker bus carried the FA Cup-winning squad along Whitehorse Lane, marking an unforgettable moment for the Eagles faithful.
The celebrations followed Palace’s stunning 1-0 victory over Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the FA Cup final, an upset that left City without silverware for just the second time in Guardiola’s tenure, excluding the Community Shield, since his debut 2016–17 season.
Reflecting on the significance of the win, Peter Saysell, Vice Chair of the Crystal Palace Independent Supporters Association, said: “It is the best moment in this club’s history. We’ve come close twice before, so third time lucky!”
Under manager Oliver Glasner, Palace now look forward to a potential European campaign, having qualified for next season’s UEFA Europa League.
After a season-defining triumph, fans and players alike will be hoping the best is yet to come.
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