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  1. It's time for the victory paradepublished at 14:00 BST 31 May

    The Arsenal team buses are packed with star players and staff, and ready to embark on their five-mile journey through north London.

    As a reminder, there won't be an official trophy lift and the teams won't be going near Emirates Stadium.

    You can keep an eye on the action by watching our stream at the top of this page, and we'll bring you the best bits right here.

  2. The buses look almost ready to gopublished at 13:59 BST 31 May

    We're a minute away from the official start time of 14:00 and we've just had our first shot of the buses, which look almost ready to set off.

    Three open-top red busses are parked with people standing on the upper deck of two of themImage source, Pool
  3. The crowd is huge outside our front door, so we're preparing to hunker downpublished at 13:58 BST 31 May

    Freya Scott-Turner
    Live reporter

    To the left: a street in Islington with Arsenal fans crowding on both sides, as officials stand in the middle. To the right, emerging from a flat window, are three young men and a woman cheering and smiling

    We live right along the parade route - and it’s been all go this week.

    The barricades have been up since Wednesday and we were woken up bright and early by the sound of vuvuzelas this morning.

    It’s shaping up to be the mother of all viewing parties and as diehard Arsenal fans, my housemates couldn’t believe their luck. One of them is plotting how to pass a beer to Califiori.

    We’re somewhere along the end of the route, and the buses aren’t expected to pass until about 16:00.

    There’s a bit of a crowd forming outside our front door and it’s becoming increasingly tricky to leave, so we’re preparing to hunker down for the day.

  4. A look back in time at when Arsenal last won the Premier Leaguepublished at 13:56 BST 31 May

    Gilberto, Patrick Vieira, Gael Clichy and Edu of Arsenal with the Premier League trophy after the match between Arsenal and Leicester City in the Premier League at Highbury on May 15, 2004Image source, Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

    It's just a couple of minutes until the parade gets under way. Before it does, let's take quick trip back in time.

    The last time the club won was in the 2003/04 season.

    Led by Arsène Wenger, the team soared to victory, earning the nickname The Invincibles in the process.

    Top goal scorer of the league, Arsenal's Theirry Henry went down in history and still supports the club to this day.

    Wenger was the manager for 22 years, departing in 2018 after winning 10 major honours.

    This season was nowhere near as comfortable to watch, but it certainly feels like history made to fans.

    Arsenal's captain Martin Ødegaard surrounded by team members lifting the trophy as red confetti rains on themImage source, Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images
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    Twenty-two years after their last Premier League win, Arsenal's captain Martin Ødegaard lifted the trophy once again

  5. Ole, ole, ole rang through London on night Arsenal won the titlepublished at 13:53 BST 31 May

    A huge crowd outside the stadium, filling up every bit of space. Fireworks go off, casting a red glowImage source, Julian Finney/Getty Images

    On 19 May, the streets around Islington erupted with noise when Manchester City drew with Bournemouth, confirming that Arsenal had won the Premier League.

    As the full-time whistle went, fans poured out into the streets, flocking to the Emirates Stadium to celebrate with likeminded supporters.

    The celebrations were huge - flares, homemade signs, music and even Arsenal legend Ian Wright turned up and got immersed in the crowd.

    Media caption,

    Joyous Arsenal fans celebrate Premier League win

  6. Fans scramble for the best view near Finsbury Park stationpublished at 13:47 BST 31 May

    Chris Slegg
    BBC London sports journalist, at the parade

    Not many vantage points left close to Finsbury Park tube.

    Fans are scrambling for any spot they can find!

    Arsenal fans on the street as red flares go off in the distance
    Three fans on a balcony overlooking the parade route hold up a replica trophy as they cheer towards the photographer
  7. It's tempting, but avoid the Emirates Stadiumpublished at 13:45 BST 31 May

    Fans outside Arsenal Stadium on SundayImage source, EPA
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    Fans outside the stadium on Sunday

    Many a time in the last week-and-a-half, the streets around the Emirates have been packed full with folk.

    But today, fans have been warned to avoid the area, as they won't be able to see the teams from there.

    The buses won't go near the stadium, and Drayton Park and surrounding roads will be closed and not accessible to the public.

  8. Crowds travelling from all directionspublished at 13:41 BST 31 May

    Sameena Misbahuddin
    BBC London, reporting from the parade

    I'm near Beresford Road, where groups of fans have densely packed this part of the route.

    Fans have been travelling from far and wide all morning to secure a good spot along the route.

    Here, crowds are coming out of Canonbury Station.

    Groups of Arsenal fans spill down Beresford Road, near Canonbury Station.Image source, Sameena Misbahuddin/BBC
  9. Fans cheer as bus drives through victory parade routepublished at 13:36 BST 31 May

    A bus that appears to be the Arsenal team's has been pictured driving along the parade route near the stadium - with rows and rows of cheering fans on either side.

    It's not long now until the team's victory parade begins - set to kick off at 14:00 BST.

    A black bus driving through with lines of Arsenal fans cheering on either sideImage source, Getty Images
    Rows of fans cheer as a bus drives through north LondonImage source, Getty Images
    Fans cheer as a bus goes past and red flares go off in the distanceImage source, Getty Images
  10. 'It’s surreal to be here. It’s amazing how many people are here already'published at 13:33 BST 31 May

    Chris Slegg
    BBC London sports journalist, at the parade

    From left to right: A black man in Arsenal kit and a red New York Yankees hat cheers as his teenage daughter, in red Arsenal hoodie and black sunglasses, leans on his left shoulder. A young black boy, also in full Arsenal kit (red shirt with white and red stripes on shoulders) and a grey hat, cheers in the foreground as his mum (in black bucket hat, Arsenal shirt and aviator sunglasses) smiles next to him

    Fans have been gathering here in Islington since the early hours.

    Mercy and Joe Little have travelled to the celebrations with their children, Trayvon and Sasha, from Chesterfield in Derbyshire.

    "I’ve supported Arsenal all my life," Joe says. "I didn’t see the parade in 2004."

    "Twenty-two years I’ve waited. I just had to be here. We live in Chesterfield and left early this morning to be here. I wouldn’t miss it for the world."

    "It’s surreal to be here. It’s amazing how many people are here already," says daughter Sasha.

  11. More than 500 police deployed, Met sayspublished at 13:25 BST 31 May

    Police officers walk down the parade route which is lined with Arsenal fansImage source, EPA/Shutterstock

    The Metropolitan Police says today's parade is one of its largest policing operations of the year.

    More than 500 officers will be deployed alongside specialist search and drone teams, it says.

    A dispersal zone is in place, meaning officers have the power to ask people to leave the area for 48 hours. The Met says this is to prevent anti-social behaviour.

    "We want everyone attending to enjoy the day safely," Commander Stuart Bell, the officer leading the public order operation, says.

    "We expect the vast majority of those attending on Sunday to do so safely and responsibly. However, anti-social behaviour, violence or any other type of criminality will not be tolerated. Officers will take action against anyone attempting to cause disruption or harm."

  12. 'I've waited 20 years for this'published at 13:25 BST 31 May

    Chris Slegg
    BBC London sports journalist, at the parade

    Lee Jenkins left Southampton at 02:00 to ensure he could make it to the parade in north London.

    "I've waited more than 20 years for a day like this," he says.

    And despite last night's Champions League loss to PSG, he says he's still "proud" of the men's team.

    "Last night would have been a bonus. But it doesn’t matter. It doesn’t take anything away from this party. I’m so proud of this team."

    Young man in Arsenal shirt with a team scarf around his neck smiles as he holds up a sign on orange paper reading "0 sleep! But... this is worth it (heart drawing) So Proud!! (underlined) COYG!! (underlined)"
  13. Cloudy skies but a mostly dry day for Gunner celebrationspublished at 13:23 BST 31 May

    Elizabeth Rizzini
    Lead weather presenter

    It will be cloudier and cooler than it was on Saturday across north London, with some bright and sunny spells.

    There is the small chance of isolated showers, but we can expect a mostly dry day.

    Temperatures will sit between 21C and 23C through the afternoon, with a light westerly wind.

    A map of greater london and the surrounding suburbs shows the wind speeds and high temperatures. it will be 23C in islington, dorking, woking, and broxburne. it will be 21 in luton and marlow. there will be wind gusts of 12mph in luton, 11 mph in broxburne and woking, and 9mph in orpington.
    A map of the UK shows the expected cloud cover and the daily high temperatures across the country. that's 19 in plymouth, 20 in cardiff, 23 in london and norwich, 21 in birmingham, 22 in hull, 19 in liverpool and belfast, 20 in edinburgh and newcastle, 17 in glasgow, 18 in aberdeen, 15 in stornoway and 12 in lerwick,
  14. A sea of red and white fills Tube stations in the capitalpublished at 13:20 BST 31 May

    The parade is yet to begin - it starts at 14:00 - but already a stream of red and white is flowing through London's Tube network.

    People are smiling, chanting and clapping as they make their way to the streets of north London.

    Large crowd of Arsenal fans celebrating inside Caledonian Road underground station, many filming on phonesImage source, PA Media
    Group of Arsenal supporters walking along platform at Arsenal station, wearing red and white shirtsImage source, PA Media
    Two people wearing Arsenal jerseys, “Henry 14” and “Champions 26,” on crowded underground platformImage source, PA Media
  15. Here's how the parade is affecting London's transportpublished at 13:18 BST 31 May

    A shot of the entrance to Arsenal Underground Station. It is decorated with Arsenal FC flags and red and white bunting.Image source, Reuters

    Transport for London is warning that services are expected to be extremely busy before and after the parade, with many disrupted.

    Here's what changes are in place, according to TfL:

    Highbury & Islington: Victoria line trains will not stop between about 12:00 and 20:00. Overground services will be interchange and exit only.

    Canonbury: Exit only between about 12:00 and 20:00.

    Finsbury Park: Nearest station with entry and exit.

    Holloway Road: Closed.

    Arsenal: Normal match day arrangements - a queuing system in place.

    Caledonian Road: Station will remain open. May operate exit only or trains may not stop if it becomes overcrowded.

    Drayton Park and Essex Road: Both National Rail stations will be closed.

    TfL is advising the following stations are likely to be less busy than those nearer the parade:

    • Manor House
    • Archway
    • Angel
    • King's Cross St Pancras

    The following bus routes will be shortened: 17, 21, 91, 106, 153, 236, 253, 254, 259, 263, 310 and N263. Meanwhile, these routes will be diverted: 4, 19, 29, 30, 38, 43, 56, 73, 141, 341, 393, 476, N19, N29, N38, N41, N73, N91, N253, N277, N279. Routes 210, W7 & W3 will only be diverted if crowds swell at Wells Terrace.

    National Rail says services on the Mildmay and Windrush lines are expected to be busy due to the parade and advises that tickets can be used at no extra cost on London buses "via any reasonable route in order to complete your journey".

  16. Ball skills, flags galore and... reading time: Arsenal fans gear up for paradepublished at 13:12 BST 31 May

    We're beginning to see images of Arsenal fans on the streets of north London, waiting to catch a glimpse of their team and celebrate the Premier League win.

    Some are kicking a ball about, others are carrying around a paper mache trophy, while some are finding time to read a few pages of their books.

    Here's what we're seeing:

    A young arsenal fan does kicky uppies on the road as other fans look onImage source, Getty Images
    An Arsenal fan holding up an Arsenal flag on a windowImage source, Reuters
    A man and woman sit on the floor and read books behind silver railings ready for the paradeImage source, Reuters
    A woman holds a paper mache trophy on the street among Arsenal fansImage source, Action Images/Reuters
    Arsenal decorated chocolates with sticks of players coming from their centresImage source, Getty Images
  17. 'A fantastic season which shows how far Arteta has taken this club'published at 12:44 BST 31 May

    Andrée Massiah
    BBC News

    Arsenal fans fill the street on Seven Sisters Rd.Image source, Supplied/James Hards

    We've started hearing from Arsenal fans ahead of today's parade.

    This first comes from James, who says:

    "It’s been a fantastic season for Arsenal. Incredible achievement to win the league after 22 years and to get to two other finals, so close to a domestic or European double shows how far Arteta has taken this club.

    "The culture and atmosphere among fans and the tie in with the club is brilliant.

    "I'm looking forward to the celebrations and parade today."

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  19. Everything you need to know about the paradepublished at 12:37 BST 31 May

    When does it begin?

    • It kicks off from 14:00 BST and all buses will move continually along the route
    • Supporters are encouraged to spread out, and pick a spot

    Who will be there?

    • It will be led by an entertainment truck, featuring an MC, Ezra Collective’s Femi Koleoso, and DJ Sammy Virji
    • There will be four buses
    • First up will be the men's team, followed by the men's team staff, then the women's team with their cup
    • The final bus will be a celebration of community with supporters and some other staff members

    What's the route?

    • The procession will follow a five-mile route around north London, circling the Emirates Stadium
    • It will pass down Essex Road, up Upper Street and then onto Holloway Road, onto Seven Sisters Road, then Blackstock Road, and up and down into Newington Green Road, completing the circle
    • Pedestrian access to the stadium will be locked off - fans have been advised not to gather there
    Map titled “Arsenal’s victory parade in London” showing a red route around the Emirates Stadium area in north London. The parade route is marked with arrows and runs along Seven Sisters Road, Blackstock Road, Petherton Road, Essex Road and Upper Street before looping back. Key locations labelled include Emirates Stadium at the centre, and nearby London Underground stations such as Arsenal, Holloway Road, and Highbury and Islington. A small inset map shows the location within London. Scale and source (Arsenal FC) are included, with BBC branding.
  20. Arsenal WFC win the first-ever Fifa Women's Champions Cuppublished at 12:36 BST 31 May

    The Arsenal women's team standing cheering holding a trophy in the middle under a banner calling them championsImage source, Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images

    Here's a bit more about Arsenal Women winning the first-ever Women's Champions Cup

    The team beat the Brazilian side Corinthians 3-2 in February, with goals from Olivia Smith, Lotte Wubben-Moy and Caitlin Foord.

    Speaking after the game, captain Kim Little said she was proud of her players: "It's great to get the win. We showed incredible character and resilience to lose the goal right at the end and come back in extra time. The girls did great.

    "It's obviously a unique experience, it being the first Champions Cup. We'll take a lot from winning today and getting a trophy."