Newcastle trophy parade LIVE: Toon Army celebrations go into the night for HISTORIC Carabao Cup win over L’pool
NEWCASTLE players and staff celebrated with gathered locals fans at Town Moor after the side won their first trophy in 70 YEARS!
Eddie Howe's side beat Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley to claim their first silverware in over half a century.
The side celebrated the famous victory, as they took to the stage in front of thousands of Newcastle supporters after parading the city in an open-top bus.
Fans were treated to a full replay of the game before welcoming the side's bus tour with the trophy.
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Toon army
Geordie icons Ant and Dec led the celebrations as thousands of Toon fans lined the streets for a parade following last week's Carabao Cup success.
Fans hit the streets in both London and Newcastle in the hours after the match.
In case you missed it ...
This was exclusively from SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse live at Town Moor on Saturday.
There was a big wedding bash happening right next to the Town Moor shenanigans.
The bride and groom enjoyed a bird’s-eye-view from their do!http://twitter.com/TheSunFootball/status/1906020445981155427
Pic of the day
The Geordie faithful climbed whatever they could find to catch a glimpse of their heroes during the parade yesterday.
Fans hung off traffic lights, lamp posts and stood on bus stops across Newcastle city centre on the city’s historic day.
Howe said: “It’s something really special, absolutely mind-blowing. I expected a few people to turn up, but this is something else.
“People hanging from posts, out of buildings. I hope everyone is alright.”
Kids mounted statues and camera crews spotted others running on top of buildings – while a few even stood in the middle of naked TREES!
In pictures: trophy celebrations
Here are some more images from the wires:
A Newcastle United fan wears a Saudi Arabian headscarf during the Newcastle United Carabao Cup Winners Celebration Parade 
Newcastle United Football Club players celebrate 
A Newcastle United fan sets off a smoke bomb during the parade '300,000 fans watch trophy parade'
That's according to Keith Downie of Sky Sports. Here's his post on X, formerly Twitter:
Newcastle’s next five games
A few of the players might have a sore head today, but Newcastle are back in action on Tuesday night against Brentford.
Shearer: 'Final was the best day of my life'
Bruno Guimaraes X-rated jab at Sunderland
Newcastle's players were in the mood to party - and couldn't resist a dig at neighbours Sunderland in the process.
Brazilian midfielder Guimaraes, 27, led the crowd in a chant for teammate Sandro Tonali.
In the X-rated song, supporters sing that the Italian "hates f***ing Sunderland".
Bruno took the mic and belted out the song, with his laughing teammates bouncing around behind him.
Ant and Dec kept reminding the club captain about keeping it clean!
Picture of the day?
Newcastle's players and staff have made a habit of posing for pictures after victories in recent years.
This one, which was taken from the stage at Town Moor earlier today, might be the best of the lot...
Credit: Credit: Newcastle United The WILDEST views captured
The Geordie faithful climbed whatever they could find to catch a glimpse of their heroes during the parade yesterday.
Fans hung off traffic lights, lamp posts and stood on bus stops across Newcastle city centre on the city's historic day.
Howe said: “It’s something really special, absolutely mind-blowing. I expected a few people to turn up, but this is something else.
“People hanging from posts, out of buildings. I hope everyone is alright.”
Kids mounted statues and camera crews spotted others running on top of buildings – while a few even stood in the middle of naked TREES!
SunSport's run through of Newcastle's historic day
Wedding next to main Newcastle parade event!
Exclusively from SunSport's Gary Stonehouse live at Town Moor on Saturday.
There was a big wedding bash happening right next to the Town Moor shenanigans.
The bride and groom enjoyed a bird’s-eye-view from their do!
Newcastle United lift League Cup on stage
Thousands lined the streets
Credit: Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) 
Credit: Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) 
Pope: "Hearing final whistle at Wembley was a relief'
Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope spoke to parade presenters Ant and Dec from the open-top bus.
He said to be a part of Saturday's celebrations was "truly amazing".
Asked what it felt like when the final whistle was eventually blown at Wembley, Pope said there was a "bit of relief".
The England star: "I was much happier at 2-0, extra time felt like it was never ending.
"But to be able to run towards the fans at the final whistle knowing it was in the bag, it was unbelievable."
He added: "It felt so different from two years ago, we had a really good feeling in camp and I thought we were unbelievable on the day."
How the Carabao Cup final unfolded - in pictures
Newcastle's 2-1 win over Liverpool ended a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy.
For some fans, the moment of victory will remain fresh in their minds.
But for those who don't quite remember the match - or want to relive it - here is how the night went down, in pictures.
Newcastle's next five games
A few of the players might have a sore head tomorrow, but Newcastle are back in action on Tuesday night against Brentford.
A few more happy snaps
Howe: 'It took our breath away'
Eddie Howe told Ant and Dec on stage at Town Moor that the scenes of celebration have "taken our breath away".
The Newcastle manager said: "Thank you to everyone who has supported us, we really appreciate it."
Asked if this was just the beginning for the team, he added: "We hope so.
"It is very difficult in football to make any promises, but the promise we can give is that we will give absolutely everything in every moment, in every game, to try and bring long-term success to this club."
Callum Wilson kept it low key today
Trees, lamp posts and bus stops...
The Geordie faithful climbed whatever they could find to catch a glimpse of their heroes during the parade.
Fans hung off traffic lights, lamp posts and stood on bus stops across Newcastle city centre this afternoon.
Howe said: "It's something really special, absolutely mind-blowing. I expected a few people to turn up, but this is something else.
"People hanging from posts, out of buildings. I hope everyone is alright."
Kids mounted statues and camera crews spotted others running on top of buildings - while a few even stood in the middle of naked TREES!
Best bits of the parade
Newcastle United hold a trophy parade outside St James' Park after winning the Carabao CupOur favourite close ups from the parade
How the day unfolded
Thousands of fans gathered near St James' Park as early as 9am this morning, with many arriving even earlier.
The main event site opened at 1:30pm for crowds to queue and get in to watch a replay of the final against Liverpool.
SunSport watched hundreds of thousands of fans in both locations near the stadium and in Town Moor.
The open-top bus parade started at 4:30pm on the dot, with Ant and Dec presenting from the front.
Les Ferdinand and Alan Shearer spoke on stage while the players were arriving at Town Moor at around 5:30pm.
The squad came out and lifted the trophy about half an hour later, with captain Bruno Guimaraes' X-rated chants giving the Britain's Got Talent hosts all sorts of trouble.