Lionesses’ Euros Triumph: Open-Top Bus Victory Parade Draws Thousands in London – Live Updates

England’s Lionesses Celebrate Historic Euros Victory with London Parade
By Jamie Bullen, Shannon McGuigan, and Tara Anson-Walsh | Updated: 11:42 BST, 29 July 2025

The Lionesses wave to fans during their victory parade in London.

England’s triumphant Lionesses are set to celebrate their historic UEFA Women’s Euros win today with a lively open-top bus parade through central London. Thousands of supporters are expected to line the streets to honor the team, which secured back-to-back European Championships with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Spain in Basel.

This victory marks the first time an England football team—men’s or women’s—has won consecutive major tournaments and clinched a title on foreign soil. The squad, led by manager Sarina Wiegman, returned to the UK on Monday to a hero’s welcome, with fans chanting their names at Heathrow Airport.

Parade Route and Festivities

The procession began at 1 PM at Trafalgar Square, winding through Parliament Square and ending at Buckingham Palace. Players, including Golden Boot winner Lauren James and goalkeeper Hannah Hampton—who saved two penalties in the final—waved to crowds from a red, white, and blue-adorned bus.

Captain Millie Bright lifts the Euros trophy during the celebrations.

Fans draped in England flags gathered hours early, with children hoisted on shoulders to catch a glimpse of their idols. Chants of “Football’s Coming Home” echoed as the team displayed the trophy.

A New Era for Women’s Football

The win caps a transformative decade for women’s football in England. Wiegman praised her squad’s resilience: “This team inspires generations. They’ve shown passion and grit, and today is for everyone who believed in us.”

Midfielder Keira Walsh added, “Hearing the roar of the crowd today—it’s what we dreamed of when we started.”

Fans cheer as the Lionesses pass by Parliament Square.

The government announced plans to invest £50 million in grassroots women’s sports programs, citing the Lionesses’ impact. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the team “trailblazers who’ve redefined English football.”

As the parade concluded, striker Alessia Russo remarked, “This is just the beginning. We want to keep making history.”

With the 2027 World Cup on the horizon, the Lionesses’ legacy continues to grow—and their victory parade stands as a testament to their groundbreaking achievements.

Live updates concluded. Relive key moments from the parade on @Lionesses.