THOUSANDS of Huddersfield Town fans will flock into Huddersfield this afternoon to pay homage to their play-off heroes.

A victory parade from the Galpharm Stadium will head through the town before a civic reception at Huddersfield Town Hall.

They will appear on the balcony at the town hall.

And it will give the faithful a chance to get close up to the players and cheer them on their journey.

Saturday’s victory will be a massive boost for both the club and the entire town.

Huddersfield Town fans soak up the sun - and the win at Wembley (Click for gallery)

Kirklees Council leader Clr Mehboob Khan said: “We live in difficult times and this win and promotion to the Championship will be a huge lift for local people.

Huddersfield Town fans, watch THAT moment again - plus full list of penalties (Click to watch video + story)

“It has shown the town’s strong sense of community with supporters who made the trip down to Wembley and also those who stayed here to watch the drama unfold from all backgrounds and all faiths.

“All come from different backgrounds and want Huddersfield as a town along with its football and rugby teams to prosper and do well.

Huddersfield Town players and management celebrate as they win the play-off final (Click for gallery)

“This promotion will be a big boost to the town’s reputation nationally and we will be seen as one of the top towns in the country, increasing Huddersfield’s image among leading politicians and businesses.

“People can capitalise on that to bring more inward investment into the town and we can expect to market ourselves as a good place to live, visit and do business in.’’

A major campaign is now underway to boost Huddersfield regionally, nationally and internationally.

Called Huddersfield – The Place To Make It the campaign is promoting all the town’s achievements, premier brands, business successes and why people should come here.

The parade route

THE open top bus with players on board will leave the Galpharm Stadium at 5.15pm today.

The half-hour route will then take in Stadium Way, Gasworks Street, Lower Fitzwilliam Street, the top side of Huddersfield ring road and then down High Street past the bus station into Ramsden Street before parking on Corporation Street.

Several roads around Huddersfield town hall will be close from 4.30pm to 7pm. These include High Street, Market Street, Ramsden Street, Peel Street, Alfred Street to the entrance of the multi-storey car park, Princess Street, Victoria Lane and Albion Street to the civic centre car park exit.

Keep an eye on the Examiner website during today for any breaking news regarding the victory procession and we aim to screen the celebrations live at www.examiner.co.uk