29 Jul 2025, 08:43
Lionesses celebrate their victory at Euro 2025 in London
- The Lionesses will celebrate their victory at Euro 2025 in London.
- The parade will take place on July 29 with free entry for fans.
- The victory was secured in the final against Spain in a penalty shootout.
The England women's football team will hold a parade on an open-top bus in central London the day after their victory at Euro 2025 over Spain.
The event will start at 12:10 on Mall, and the celebratory event will take place near the Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace.
Fans will be able to join without tickets, while the celebration will be broadcast live on BBC, ITV, and Sky.
On Monday, the Lionesses were greeted by jubilant fans upon their return to Great Britain and received a warm welcome in Downing Street, organized by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner.
The ceremony near the Victoria Memorial will be attended by former England star Alex Scott.
Culture Minister Lisa Nandy noted that the parade presents an opportunity for fans to "celebrate these heroes together" after the team "made our country proud."
England secured their European title, winning the Euro 2025 final against Spain 3-1 in a penalty shootout. Chloe Kelly scored the winning goal after goalkeeper Hannah Hampton made two saves, helping the team become the first English side to win a major tournament on foreign soil.
More than 16 million people watched the match live on television, making it the most viewed television moment of the year.
England manager Sarina Wiegman also spoke at the reception, urging that it is better to be in Downing Street "than standing by the field."
Additionally, ministers announced plans to increase time allocated to women's and girls' football in state sports facilities.
Moreover, King Charles III expressed his gratitude to the Lionesses, stating that they received "the highest appreciation and recognition" from the royal family. A reception is also planned at Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle this summer.
The royal family announced plans to issue a special postage stamp celebrating the Lionesses, which will be used for marked correspondence throughout Great Britain starting Monday.
Tags: Sport/Football