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Barnsley to mark Championship promotion with bus tour Barnsley open bus tour marks Championship promotion win
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Barnsley Football Club will mark its promotion to the Championship with an open-top bus tour of the town later. Thousands of people lined the streets as Barnsley Football Club marked their promotion to the Championship with an open-top bus parade.
The Tykes tour will start from Oakwell Stadium at 16:15 BST, arriving at Barnsley Town Hall at about 17:00, said Barnsley Council. The Tykes won 3-1 in the League One play-off against Millwall at Wembley on Sunday.
The club won 3-1 in the play-off against Millwall at Wembley on Sunday. The tour, which started at Oakwell Stadium at 16:15 BST, was followed by a celebration at Barnsley Town Hall.
Fans are encouraged to paint the town red by bringing flags and wearing team colours. Up to 6,000 fans were expected to turn out for the event, with many wearing team colours and bringing flags.
Paul Heckingbottom, caretaker Barnsley coach, said: "We look forward to seeing you at the town hall on Monday for what promises to be a big promotion party!" Councillor Linda Burgess, the mayor of Barnsley said: "We're really proud to be able to welcome our home team on to the town hall balcony for the second time this season."
Councillor Linda Burgess, the mayor of Barnsley said: "We're really proud to be able to welcome our home team onto the town hall balcony for the second time this season." The parade followed a route which took in Grove Street, Pontefract Road, Kendray Street, Eldon Street, Church Street and Sadler Gate.
The bus route will take in Grove Street, Pontefract Road, Kendray Street, Eldon Street, Church Street and Sadler Gate. Barnsley's earlier trip to Wembley saw them beat Oxford United 3-2 in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final.