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Grimsby Town: Parade marks Mariners' return to League Grimsby Town: Parade marks Mariners' return to League
(about 13 hours later)
Thousands of people are expected to line the streets later as Grimsby Town mark their promotion to the Football League with an open-top bus parade. Thousands of people have lined the streets as Grimsby Town marked their promotion to the Football League with an open-top bus parade.
The Mariners secured a return to League Two with a 3-1 victory over Forest Green Rovers at Wembley on Sunday.The Mariners secured a return to League Two with a 3-1 victory over Forest Green Rovers at Wembley on Sunday.
The parade sets off from Blundell Park at 16:30, followed by a civic reception for the players at Grimsby Town Hall. The parade, which set off from Blundell Park at 16:30, was followed by a civic reception for the players at Grimsby Town Hall.
Mayor Cliff Barber said: "Successes like this need to be celebrated in the right way." Mayor Cliff Barber said the whole town had joined in the celebrations.
"It has got the town buzzing again. It is about time we had a feel good atmosphere again."
Grimsby have spent six years playing in non-league football, being beaten in a penalty shoot-out by Bristol Rovers in last year's play-off final.Grimsby have spent six years playing in non-league football, being beaten in a penalty shoot-out by Bristol Rovers in last year's play-off final.
This year they could achieve a memorable double if they win Sunday's FA Trophy Final against FC Halifax.This year they could achieve a memorable double if they win Sunday's FA Trophy Final against FC Halifax.
Councillor Barber said: "I'm sure fans will turn out in large numbers to say well done to the players and officials who made it such a great day for the Mariners.'' Ray Oxby, the leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, said: "It raises spirits and puts us on the map both nationally and internationally.
Council leader Ray Oxby added: "Grimsby Town has always been right at the centre of our community. "We have got our pride back as a town and as a community and as a football club."
"To be at Wembley to see Town win was fantastic- to see them return to Grimsby to be welcomed by supporters will be equally fantastic."
After leaving the Blundell Park stadium the parade route will take in parts of Cleethorpes and Grimsby before arriving at the Town Hall at about 18:00-18:30.
Several roads will be temporarily closed and police have warned motorists to expect delays.
The parade route: