On Sunday, 27 April, Liverpool were officially crowned as the champions of England for a record-equalling 20th time.
The Reds' emphatic 5-1 victory over Tottenham sparked joyous scenes at Anfield and across the city of Liverpool as Arne Slot and his players celebrated their triumph with the club's supporters.
For many, the celebrations were 35 years in the making, as this was the last time Liverpool fans were able to properly celebrate a league title. When they won it in 2020, celebrations were largely absent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The party may have started on Sunday, 27 April, but it will go on for some time yet. For all the latest information on the latest Liverpool title celebration plans, check out our guide below.
Liverpool title celebrations: What we know so far
Liverpool crowned champions
The first day of celebrations started after the win over Tottenham, and they weren't muted. Despite the trophy lift happening at a later date (more on that shortly), Liverpool players and staff stayed on the pitch at Anfield for some time after the final whistle to celebrate with the fans.
Arne Slot gave the Kop the Jurgen Klopp fist-bump routine for the first time, and the Dutchman delivered a speech to the entire Anfield crowd, paying special tribute to his predecessor.
The players danced and chanted on the pitch, making their way across all four stands of Anfield amid a backdrop of noise, fireworks and flares. Trent Alexander-Arnold was in the thick of it, sparking speculation that he may stay at the club after all.
Liverpool fans didn't entertain any thought of a pitch invasion, which allowed everything to run smoothly.
Liverpool to lift the Premier League trophy
As per tradition in English football, Liverpool will lift the Premier League trophy after their final home match of the season. This season, that is the match against Crystal Palace on the final weekend of the season – Sunday, 25 May.
Many Liverpool fans have dreamed about witnessing this moment for several decades. It will involve Virgil van Dijk lifting the title in front of a packed Anfield crowd before passing the famous trophy around to his teammates, allowing them to lift it themselves.
One subplot that could potentially dampen the atmosphere at Anfield on the day of the trophy lift is the news that Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to leave the club on a free transfer at the end of the season. For much of the campaign, the full-back's future has been up in the air and shortly after the club were confirmed as champions, he released a video putting all rumours to bed to tell the fans he was leaving.
The reaction to Alexander-Arnold's imminent departure has not been positive as far as the defender is concerned. Many Liverpool fans have taken to social media to say that they don't want to see him play again this season and he was booed heavily when he came on as a substitute in the club's 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday, 11 May.
Alexander-Arnold didn't look too comfortable with the reception he received, and several of his teammates, including Andy Robertson, have spoken openly about how the reception wouldn't have felt good for the academy graduate.
As a key member of the playing squad, though, the 26-year-old will almost certainly take part in the title celebrations, and he will get his hands on the Premier League trophy at Anfield on Sunday, 25 May. How that moment goes down with the crowd inside Anfield will be fascinating, with more boos highly likely at this stage.
Liverpool Premier League title parade
On Monday, 26 May, Liverpool will conduct an open-top bus parade around the city to celebrate the triumph with their supporters. The bus is set to leave Allerton Maze at 14:30 before travelling along a nine-mile route around Liverpool before finishing on Blundell Street.
If previous Liverpool parades are anything to go by, we can expect hundreds of thousands of fans to line the streets of Liverpool on the bank holiday Monday on a day that will be remembered by those who attend for years to come.
Again, the Alexander-Arnold subplot could leave a sour taste in the mouth for many in attendance, and given how loud the boos were during the match against Arsenal, there is a chance that his presence on the bus could get in the way of the party.
Liverpool captain, Virgil van Dijk, has had to come out in recent days to try and pour cold water on the flames that are developing within the Liverpool fanbase after the news was announced. Van Dijk is adamant that Alexander-Arnold's departure and presence at the title parade won't overshadow the squad's achievements. He said:
“We want to win two more games, and after the final whistle, including Trent, lift the trophy up and celebrate like we have never done before. I don't think his exit will overshadow the celebrations. It shouldn't. There are a lot of players who deserve an amazing day.”
In a poetic twist of fate, the date of the title parade will mark 20 years to the day since the club paraded around the city with the Champions League trophy following the Miracle in Istanbul.
If Liverpool win the league, an open-top bus parade around the city will take place on Monday, May 26.pic.twitter.com/1NNnCElJ12
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Liverpool parade route
The Liverpool parade will take the following route:
- Allerton Maze
- Queens Drive
- Mill Bank
- West Derby Road
- Islington
- Leeds Street
- The Strand
- Blundell Street.
The club have released a route map (as seen below) to make it clearer whereabouts the bus will end up along the way. A digital version of the map is also available for fans to download.
The parade is expected to last around four hours, so fans will have plenty of opportunities to get pictures of the bus, regardless of where they base themselves on the route. However, given the sheer number of people expected to attend, you should aim to find your desired position as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
With hundreds of thousands of fans expected to line the streets for the parade on Bank Holiday Monday, Liverpool City Council have been forced to send a message to fans warning them to bring flares or fly any drones.
While drones may not be in attendance, it would be a miracle if flares were not involved in the parade, as they are synonymous with these types of celebrations. Additionally, the club themselves have frequently used fan flares for promotional activity, which perhaps contradicts the messaging from the council.
For any fans who can't attend the parade in person, Liverpool have confirmed that they will be broadcasting the entire event live on YouTube, X and TikTok, in addition to LFCTV.
Road closures
Naturally, there are going to be road closures in Liverpool on Monday, 26 May, due to the parade and the sheer length of it has only complicated matters for the local authority.
The most significant road closures include:
- The Stand northbound from the Upper Parliament Street and Great George Street junction to the Leeds Street and Great Howard Street junction – 04:00 – 22:00 (or until it's safe to re-open).
- The Strand southbound – 12:00 – 20:00 (or until it's safe to reopen)
- Leeds Street (City bond) – 12:00 – 20:00 (or until it's safe to reopen)
Everyone in Liverpool is being advised to avoid driving into the city centre on the day, particularly if you are planning on going anywhere near the route outlined above. Instead, fans are being advised to use public transport to head into the city centre, with trains and local buses running throughout the day.