Hull KR Homecoming Parade Planned
That's regardless of whether the team win or lose in the Challenge Cup Final this weekend.
Whether Hull KR win or lose in the Challenge Cup final this weekend - a homecoming parade's been arranged to celebrate the club's success.
The two-hour event will take place in Queen Victoria Square in the city centre on Bank Holiday Monday.
There'll be a big screen showing the team's journey of reaching the final - for the first time in almost 30 years - aalong with highlights of the game.
The team will also arrive on the Hull City Hall balcony to thank fans for their support.
The celebrations will also feature a range of music and entertainment
The event will finish at 3pm with an array of confetti, cannons and the new Hull KR charity song ‘A Little Respect feat. Erasure’ for the crowd to join in with.
If the team win the final, an open-top bus with the team and the trophy will leave the KC Lightstream Stadium at 12.45pm travelling through the east of the city making its way to Hull City Hall, where rugby supporters will welcome and congratulate them on their success.
Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, said:
“I would like to wish Hull KR the very best of luck for Saturday’s final at Wembley. This is another fantastic way of putting our amazing city in the international spotlight.
“No matter the result I am sure they will give their fans a game to remember and make everyone proud.
“I would encourage all of Hull to support them even if this means putting your city rivalry aside for one day! Win or lose, I look forward to welcoming the team back to Hull for a big city celebration."
Hull Kingston Rovers CEO Mike Smith said:* *
“I would like to thank everybody at Hull City Council for their support in recent weeks and for their hard work in planning this reception.
“It has been a fantastic effort from Chris Chester and his squad to reach the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup Final and I’m sure we will head down to London and represent this city with pride.
“To get this far has been a great achievement but we want to go one better and bring the trophy home. However, regardless of the result, I’m sure the Hull Kingston Rovers supporters will get behind the team as they always do and we’re looking forward to showing our appreciation in Queen Victoria Square on Bank Holiday Monday.”