Leicester City fans line the streets for the club’s promotional parade

Leicester City fans celebrated the club’s promotion to the Premier League by lining the streets for an open-top bus parade.

Crowds gathered near the Clock Tower on Sunday ahead of the parade through the city centre.

The club said they wanted to thank supporters by organizing an “unforgettable” occasion.

Big screens and music were also staged as part of the ‘Straight Back Up’ celebration, with scenes similar to the parades held to mark the club’s previous return to the top flight in 2014 and winning the Premier League title in 2016.

The club are back in the Premier League alongside Ipswich Town, who confirmed promotion on Saturday.

Matt Elliott, who played for Leicester City 245 times between 1997 and 2005, said it was “no surprise” so many fans went to the parade.

“It’s a one-club town and the passion the fans have for the club just overflows,” he said.

“Today is just pure joy.

“It’s excitement, really, and appreciation for what the guys have accomplished this season.”

Colin Yeend, 74, from Leicester, said: “It’s been an incredible season.

“It got a bit choppy towards the end – we thought we were going to lose it – but then we got it going again and we did it.

“I feel absolutely fantastic. We are a family club and it is amazing to see everyone together.

“You just can’t beat it.”