It's been the most talked about National League title win in history, and the party is not over yet.
On Tuesday, thousands of fans will line the streets of Wrexham for the official trophy parade, marking a return to League Two for the first time since relegation in 2014. The scenes are set to write another chapter in the club's own Hollywood script, which began in February 2021 when A-list celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over.
From filming the Welcome to Wrexham TV series, to Ben Foster's injury time penalty save against Notts County in the virtual title decider, it's been a surreal two seasons for all involved. There's now even talk of the players being whisked off to Las Vegas as reward for their record breaking 111-point campaign, but not before a wild ride in their hometown first.
And it will be a double celebration for the fans, after the Dragons' women's team also clinched promotion to the Genero Adran Premier by winning their play-off final.
What time is Wrexham's title parade?
The club have confirmed via their website and social media that their National League title parade will take place on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The parade will get underway at around 6.15pm UK time, but for the club's newly found US fan base, it means following from 1.15pm.
But the plans are to keep the party short and sweet. The parade is scheduled to last for around one hour, although don't be surprised if many fans hang around for considerable time beyond that.
Can fans follow the parade online?
For the American contingent in particular, being in Wrexham by 6.15pm on a Tuesday may be a little tricky. Bur fear not, to follow the celebrations all that's needed is internet connection.
Pictures, updates, and even live streaming will be provided by the Wrexham social media pages on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. And there will be no shortage of fans uploading their own footage and images.
What is the route for Wrexham's title parade?
The bus will start its engines at 6.15pm at The Racecourse Ground, although expect that particular vantage point to be packed. Fittingly, the next checkpoint will be Crispin Lane and the 'Welcome to Wrexham' sign, before heading through Stansty Road, Plas Coch Road, Mold Road, Regent Street, Grosvenor Road, Link Road and Chester Street.
The bus will then also go down Holt Street, Market Street, St George’s Crescent, Eagles Meadow, Salop Road, Mount Street, Yorke Street, High Street, Hope Street, and then Regent Street. The parade will then culminate, to huge cheers no doubt, back at The Racecourse.
Will Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney be at the parade?
It was never in doubt, was it?
Last week, it remained unclear whether Wrexham's two new favourite sons would be back for the parade. They've already racked up their fair share of air miles this season, jetting over from the US for matches, including the win over Boreham Wood that sealed title glory.
But the BBC reported on Tuesday morning that the film stars would indeed be joining players, coaches, staff members and fans. And they can expect quite the reception after overseeing the most memorable of campaigns.
