The route has been announced for the open top bus parade to celebrate Hartlepool United's stunning return to the Football League.
A 90-minute parade will take place tomorrow (Friday 25th June) – starting at 5pm to allow families to enjoy the uplifting occasion.
The Leader of Hartlepool Council, Councillor Shane Moore, said: “It's absolutely fantastic to see Pools back in the Football League and I hope residents will welcome the opportunity to safely show their support and appreciation.”
Raj Singh, Hartlepool United Football Club Chairman, said: “We're really grateful to get this opportunity to say thank you to our fans and I'd encourage residents to enjoy the event safely and remember to maintain good social distance at all times.”
Those wishing to see the parade are being asked to do so from the point closest to their home address and are reminded of the importance of keeping a safe distance from others at all times. We would also strongly encourage residents to wear face coverings.
Inspector Danny Trippett from Hartlepool Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “We know how proud local people are of the team and would just ask that when celebrating people follow all the COVID safety guidance and do it sensibly.”
The parade route is listed below. (Please note that all timings are approximate and subject to road/traffic conditions on the day.)
5.05pm: Enter Coronation Drive and travel towards Seaton Carew.
(Plenty of open spaces on both sides of Coronation Drive that provide good public viewing areas).
5.10pm: Travel along The Front (main commercial area of Seaton Carew).
Turn right into Elizabeth Way. Travel full length of Elizabeth Way.
5.15pm: Travel along Warrior Drive before re-joining Coronation Drive to head back towards town centre.
(Large grassed area near to pond in Warrior Drive offers good viewing area)
Turn right into the marina (over level crossing).
5.25pm: Maritime Avenue
(Open spaces suitable for spectating adjacent/opposite National Museum of the Royal Navy)
Travel along A179/A689 Marina Way to Tesco roundabout and take third exit.
5.35pm: Enter York Road.
5.40pm: Enter Victoria Road and pass Civic Centre. Join Raby Road (outside Mill House Leisure Centre) and travel north to Powlett roundabout.
5.50pm: Enter Winterbottom Avenue. At Brus roundabout take second exit and head for Headland.
6.00pm: Arrive at Headland.
Travel along Durham Road, Middlegate (Open space in Town Square opposite Borough Hall offers viewing point) and Northgate and head back towards town.
Turn right into West View Road. Go straight over Brus roundabout.
6.15pm: Arrive in A1049 West View Road (junction of King Oswy Drive)
(Significant amount of grassed open space in this area for spectators).
At A1049 West View Road/Easington Road roundabout take 2nd exit onto A179.
(Open space adjacent to Clavering play area offers viewing point.)
6.20pm: Arrive at Tall Ships roundabout and enter Merlin Way at Bishop Cuthbert.
After travelling travel full length of Merlin Way turn left onto Hart Road at roundabout (Throston Golf Course).
6.30pm: Pass Throston estate.
(Grassed areas bordering Throston Estate for spectators).
At Aldi roundabout take 2nd exit onto Dunston Road and then join Elwick Road.
6.35pm: Pass Ward Jackson Park (Elwick Road).
6.40pm: Turn right into Elwick Road and join Catcote Road. Travel full length of Catcote Road.
6.45pm: Pass Catcote Road/Macaulay Road junction.
(Large grassed area at this location for spectators)
6.50pm: Turn left into Truro Drive.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Given the current restrictions, unfortunately the rolling parade will not pass Victoria Park to avoid crowds gathering in this area.
Anyone with Coronavirus symptoms must not attend the parade whatever their test status and people who are self-isolating should continue to do so.