VIDEO: Merseyside sky and streets painted red as Liverpool parade Premier League trophy through packed city streetsThousands of people line streets for Liverpool’s Premier League title parade as iconic DJ drafted in as special guest
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Thousands of Liverpool fans lined the streets to watch the club’s trophy paradeCredit: PA
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The Reds planned a 15km routeCredit: EPA
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Mohamed Salah waved to fans from the top of the busCredit: Getty
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The Reds had to wait weeks to get their hands on the Prem trophy after running away with the leagueCredit: Reuters
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Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alisson pose for a selfieCredit: AFP
The official trophy lift took place following Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with FA Cup winners Crystal Palace at the weekend, with both teams giving each other a guard of honour.
A capacity Anfield crowd watched on as captain Virgil van Dijk received the prize from club legend Alan Hansen.
Players then kept the party going until midnight at a hotel before preparing for the trophy parade.
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The team bus left Allerton Maze ahead of the 15km route which finished at Blundell Street.
Thousands of fans braved drizzly conditions as they travelled to watch, turning the streets red.
Supporters were denied the chance to publicly celebrate their team’s 2019-20 title due to Covid restrictions – and they made up for it in style this time.
Every inch of the route was rammed with fans as Arne Slot’s side were greeted by adoring supporters.
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Flares turning the streets of the city red, as fans waved flags and belted out You’ll Never Walk Alone.
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Cody Gakpo proudly clings onto the Premier League trophyCredit: AFP
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Departing Trent Alexander-Arnold had his moment in front of fansCredit: Getty
Top scorer, and Premier League player of the season, Mo Salah perched on the front of the bus as fans desperately tried to get a glimpse of the their main man.
World-famous DJ Calvin Harris also made an appearance to perform on the bus.
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The Scot was also part of the parade when Liverpool celebrated their FA Cup and Carabao Cup wins in 2022.
Recalling how he first got the gig while speaking to club media, Harris explained: “It started with Andy Robertson, and I can’t remember how we first got chatting.
“There must’ve been some kind of Instagram thing, I might’ve liked one of his pictures, something like that. And then I was travelling, it was Liverpool vs Newcastle at St James’ Park in 2022.
“We bumped into each other, they were flying back to Liverpool and he was like: ‘Do you fancy doing that?’
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Calvin Harris was in attendanceCredit: https://x.com/LFC
“I was like: ‘I suppose so,’ and I think it was just an idea he had there and then.
“And then one of the senior guys took over and contacted me and made it happen.
“Then this year, Virg took the reins, captain and that. And he was more just like: “You’re doing the bus this year.’
“Okay, alright, I’ll be there!”
Crystal Palace also held a parade on Monday to celebrate their FA Cup win.
While there was a celebration at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal Women lifted the Champions League trophy in front of a huge crowd.
