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How, when and where to watch the Lionesses’ victory parade as country unites to celebrate Euros win

Jul 28
Written by Emily Maskell

Leah Williamson and Keira Walsh of England lift the UEFA Women's EURO trophy after their team's victory in during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Final match between England and Spain

The Lionesses are being welcomed home with a London victory parade 2025. (Alexander Hassenstein/Getty)

The Lionesses will celebrate their historic 2025 Euros win with a spectacular victory parade in London.

Chloe Kelly scored the decisive spot-kick in a nail-biting penalty shootout against Spain on Sunday evening (27 July) and the squad, which includes a number of queer footballers, have been invited to a reception at Downing Street ahead of a planned open-top bus parade.

While Lucy Bronze played through the pain barrier to help the side retain the trophy they first won three years ago, Leah Williamson became the first England captain to lead a squad to three consecutive major finals.

Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming celebrations.

Chloe Kelly of England celebrates with teammates following the team's victory in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Final match — England’s celebrations started after Leah Williamson’s penalty and will now move to the streets of London. (Alexander Hassenstein/Getty)

Where is the Lionesses’ victory parade?

The Lionesses are set for an open-top bus parade in central London on Tuesday (29 July). Fans will be given a chance to see the trophy as the players travel towards the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace.

The event is free but don’t worry if you can’t make it: the celebrations will be broadcast live on ITV, BBC and Sky.

The Lionesses' Victory Parade map. — The route of the victory parade. (England Football)

When does the parade start?

The parade will start at 12.10pm and a staged event is set for about 20 minutes later at the Queen Victoria Memorial.

The celebrations are due to end at 1pm.

When is the Downing Street reception?

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock will welcome the Lionesses to Downing Street on Monday (27 July).

According to Number 10, players, coaches and Football Association representatives will be able to attend but it won’t be open to members of the public.

Prime minister Keir Starmer will not be at the celebrations as he is thought to be meeting president Donald Trump in Scotland but he voiced his “delight” that the squad would be visiting Downing Street and that they had “once again captured the hearts of the nation”.

Chloe Kelly of England celebrates after scoring the team's winning penalty in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Final match — Chloe Kelly sparked a wave of celebrations across the country. (Tan Jun/Getty)

Will there be a bank holiday to mark the Lionesses’ victory?

The BBC has reported that there will be no bank holiday to mark the Lionesses’ achievements. This is in line with what happened when England won in 2022.

You can read all our coverage of the 2025 Women’s Euros here.

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