Photos of Ipswich Town's Premier League promotion party

The Blues gained automatic promotion after beating Huddersfield 2-0 at Portman Road on Saturday, May 4, sealing their first return to the Premier League since 2002. 

Thousands of fans flocked to the town on Monday to celebrate the promotion with a parade. 

Open-top buses carrying the players and staff made their way from Sir Alf Ramsey Way to Christchurch Park. 

Check out our gallery of 50 photos from the celebrations - can you spot yourself in any of the photos?

Come back tomorrow for part two.

Fans waving Ipswich Town flags (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Thousands gathered to celebrate (Image: Charlotte Bond)

People lined the streets (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Younger fans showing their support (Image: Charlotte Bond)A young boy waving a flag to celebrate (Image: Charlotte Bond)Many fans were cheering (Image: Charlotte Bond)The parade started on Sir Alf Ramsey Way (Image: Archant Archive)Fans of all ages joined the celebrations (Image: Charlotte Bond)Ipswich Town fans (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Fans waiting for the bus to arrive (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Some brought drums to the party (Image: Charlotte Bond)Others brought noise makers with them (Image: Charlotte Bond)Families celebrated together (Image: Charlotte Bond)Fans celebrated up high (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Some even wore party hats (Image: Charlotte Bond)Other's wore blue capes (Image: Charlotte Bond)It was a loud celebration (Image: Charlotte Bond)More fans outside the stadium (Image: Charlotte Bond)Fans waving flags (Image: Charlotte Bond)Even police officers showed their support (Image: Charlotte Bond)Climbing on statues to get a better view (Image: Charlotte Bond)

One man climbed a road sign above the crowd (Image: Charlotte Bond)Children went to the celebration (Image: Charlotte Bond)Hundreds crowded outside Portman Road stadium (Image: Charlotte Bond)Two girls celebrating the promotion (Image: Charlotte Bond)A young fan waving a flag (Image: Charlotte Bond)Ipswich Town Football Club arrive on an open top bus (Image: Charlotte Bond)Cheers as the team arrive at Portman Road (Image: Charlotte Bond)Blue smoke flares were set off by some fans (Image: Charlotte Bond)The bus travelled through the town to Christchurch Park (Image: Charlotte Bond)Ipswich Town Football Club has not been in the Premier League since 2002 (Image: Charlotte Bond)