Summary

Live Reporting

Reporting by Kris Holland, Neve Gordon-Farleigh and Alice Cunningham

  1. Kieran McKenna on the bus

    Kieran McKenna on the Ipswich Town parade bus.PA Media
    Kieran McKenna on the top of the open top Ipswich Town bus during the parade. He is wearing a blue Ipswich Town football shirt and has his arms in the air.PA Media

  2. 'My favourite colour is blue'

    For 9-year-old Leela, today is her first parade, but she has been a Town fan all her life.

    Asked what her favourite part of the day was, she said: "The bit when the streamers came out into the sky. My favourite colour is blue."

    Leela in an Ipswich Town shirt.Alice Cunningham/BBC

  3. 'Absolute party'

    Alice Cunningham
    BBC News, at Christchurch Park

    It's an absolute party down here now!!

    An Ipswich Town flag is waved in the airAlice Cunningham

  4. 'It’s my first parade'

    close up of man in glasses wearing anIpswich shirtAlice Cunningham/BBC

    Daniel Hatcher, 19, said: “It was a very good weekend. Today was a great way to cap it off, and it’s a great achievement being back in the Premier League.

    “It’s my first parade, it’s a nice family day out."

  5. Nunez working up the crowd

    Alice Cunningham
    BBC News, at Christchurch Park

    Lots of jokes are being made about Norwich and Town’s recent victory during the speeches.

    Fans have also been LOVING Marcelino Nunez.

  6. 'Hard to put into words'

    Brenner Woolley
    BBC Radio Suffolk

    Speaking at Christchurch Park, Captain Dara O'Shea, said: "Immensely proud. It's probably one of the proudest moments of my career. It's unbelievable - we get to share this moment with the fans, we get to share this moment with our families.

    "It's hard to put into words how amazing this is. You look out there, and you see all the people, it's magic.

    "You've got to believe, and we have all season. We found ourselves in some tough places, and we dragged ourselves out of them."

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    Dan Stalley: "Wishing I could be in Suffolk! Celebrating ITFC’s promotion all the way from Corsham, Wiltshire! Fantastic achievement again by the mighty Blues and I’m sure everyone will be having a great time! COYB!"

  8. Chairman Mark Ashton addresses crowds during the parade

    Mark Ashton has addressed supporters from the bus.PA Media
    Crowds of people gather to see the Ipswich Town bus pass through the town.PA Media

  9. Fans celebrate

    Thanks to Jeremy Humberstone for these pictures.

    Some top-tier decorations on show at this house!

    Want to get involved? Send your pictures to eastonline@bbc.co.uk

    House decced out in bunting and posters of Ipswich Town playersJeremy Humberstone
    Fans standing on a rooftop in Ipswich shirtsJeremy Humberstone

  10. Tastes like promotion

    Ipswich Town's Dan Neil celebrates on the pitch after the Sky Bet Championship match at Portman Road, IpswichPA Media

    Ipswich Town defensive midfielder Dan Neil, speaking to BBC Radio Suffolk, said: "It's unbelievable. Promotion was the goal when I came here [signed] in January, and we've been able to do it.

    "I think a few people wrote off this season. Since I've been here, I've had no doubts that we would do it. Everyone has played a part."

  11. 'What a season'

    Paul Hamilton, co-founder and chief executive of Halo, is losing his voice during the celebrations.

    The technology company, which is based in Stowmarket, is the main sponsor of Ipswich Town FC.

    He said: "What a season. I've been to most of the home games... I've watched every moment of the campaign, and I'm invested now. I wasn't before."

    He said it has been an emotional and unbelievable season.

    Paul Hamilton standing in front of a Halo logo.Alice Cunningham/BBC

  12. Here come The Blues...

    The bus is making its way around the parade route. It started at Portman Road Stadium and is due to reach Christchurch Park.

    Crowds of people gather to catch a glimpse of the Ipswich Town parade busMark Bulstrode/BBC
    An Ipswich Town bus on the parade routeMark Bulstrode/BBC

  13. Promotion party special

    BBC Sounds

    BBC Radio Suffolk is covering events at Christchurch Park for the next couple of hours.

    Join Graeme Mac and our team of reporters for this afternoon's special Ipswich Town promotion event, where players and staff are expected to address thousands of supporters in attendance.

  14. 'Electric atmosphere'

    Jack Maclean
    BBC News, at Christchurch Park

    There must be nearly 5,000 people here already. The atmosphere is electric; it's building nicely. There are people as far as the eye can see at Christchurch Park as people sing, 'as the town comes marching in'.

    Crowds at Christchurch Park.Jack Maclean/BBC

  15. Bus arriving at the park

    Alice Cunningham
    BBC News, at Christchurch Park

    Crowds from Christchurch Park are screaming "Blue Army" as the bus gets closer.

    I can see the bus arriving.

  16. 'Job done'

    Brenner Woolley
    BBC Radio Suffolk

    Striker Jack Clarke, who scored 16 goals this season, said: "It's really brilliant to see the supporters come out. We're really enjoying it. The fans have been a big driving force.

    "Getting back to the Premier League is everything. It's what we set out to do at the start of the season. We've done the job."

  17. What does it look like on the bus?

    Players on the top of the Ipswich Town bus on the parade.Reuters
    Kieran McKenna on the Ipswich Town parade bus with his arms in the air.Reuters
    Fans line the streets behind metal barriers as the Ipswich Town parade bus comes through the streets.Reuters

  18. Listen live

    BBC Sounds

    The parade is under way, and we're following the route all the way to Christchurch Park!

    Join us for all the best of the atmosphere on BBC Radio Suffolk.

  19. Players loving it

    Brenner Woolley
    BBC Radio Suffolk

    We've been hearing from some of the Ipswich Town players aboard the bus on BBC Radio Suffolk.

    Defensive midfielder Azor Matusiwa, who was named player of the season by supporters, said: "It's a very nice feeling - it's amazing! My first year playing in England, and we've done a great job. It's an honour to be named player of the season. I'm very happy."

    Striker Ivan Azon, said: "Having them [supporters] with us every game is incredible. They are just incredible. It's nice to have this team back to the Premier League."

  20. 'We're going up again!'

    The bus has made it's way from Portman Road stadium to St Matthew's Street and the excitement continues to build!

    Ipswich Town bus on St Matthew's StreetKelly McCormack/BBC