How to join the Aston Villa Europa League victory parade
It is due to start at 16:30 BST on Branston Street in the Jewellery Quarter, travelling through Sand Pits, Broad Street and Centenary Square. Aston Villa said fans would not need to travel to specific locations in the city, as screens would be positioned throughout the route. The parade will feature three open-top buses, with the lead bus dressed in blue, carrying media, followed by a claret bus with the players.
A third blue bus carrying staff will complete the convoy. A trophy lift will also take place as the centrepiece of the parade, said the club. There will be opportunities for supporters to engage directly with the team throughout the route, it added.
Villa said: "While the sea of claret and blue along the banks of the Bosphorus was a sight to behold, we know that it will be incomparable to the scenes in our home city of Birmingham. "This will be an opportunity for those who missed out on being in Istanbul to be part of the team's homecoming - and we cannot wait to bring the trophy home to you. Aston Villa apologised to fans still in Istanbul who would not be able to join in the celebrations.
It said: "The club is grateful for the support and co-operation of the local community and authorities for accommodating the unavoidable disruption from the parade. "We are fully aware that some supporters who made the journey to Istanbul may not be back home in time. "For those unable to attend in person, the parade will be broadcast live on VillaTV, as well as on YouTube and across the Club's social media channels.
" The parade is expected to last between 60 and 90 minutes and supporters have been encouraged not to drive to the event. The buses will set off from Branston Street at 16:30 and end on Summerhill Road at 18:00. The parade is expected to last between 60 and 90 minutes and supporters have been encouraged not to drive to the event.