There were amazing scenes in Leicester on Monday evening as hundreds of thousands of supporters lined the streets to celebrate the recently-crowned Premier League champions' victory parade.
The Foxes' remarkable campaign ended with a 1-1 draw at last season's title winners Chelsea on Sunday, meaning Claudio Ranieri's side finished their historic campaign with a 12-match unbeaten run.
Jamie Vardy and Co received a hero's welcome from around a quarter of a million supporters when they took their place on the top deck of a blue party bus at 6 o'clock on Monday evening, driving through the streets of Leicester from Jubilee Square to Victoria Park.
Leicester players and staff parade the Premier League trophy from the top deck of a double-decker bus in the city centre on Monday
Leonardo Ulloa (centre right) spots Sportsmail photographer Graham Chadwick and extends a wave during the title celebrations
Jamie Vardy looked to be enjoying himself as he placed the Premier League title on his head, while Claudio Ranieri mounted a motorbike
Victoria Park was the destination at the end of the parade, as each Leicester City player was welcomed on the stage to raucous applause
Leicester's players complete their celebrations on Monday with a trophy lift in front of hundreds of thousands in Victoria Park
Ranieri (centre), Wes Morgan, and the chairman Srivaddhanaprabha were roared onto the stage with the Premier League trophy
Supporters reached the same height of the bus by climbing on top of phone boxes and bus stops to get a better view of the players
Many of the Leicester players were on their phones filming the incredible scenes around the city, as they paraded the league trophy
England international Vardy - and plenty of his team-mates - wore t-shirts with the striker's popular catchphrase embalzoned on the front
Top scorer Vardy (left) and manager Ranieri pose for a picture with the Premier League trophy - in Leicester colours - on the top of the bus
Fans and the media crane their necks to get a better view of the Leicester players as they make their way through the streets
There were four separate buses winding their way around the streets of Leicester on a warm and sunny evening of celebration
Chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha holds the Premier League trophy - draped in Leicester City colours - aloft during the parade
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Speaking from the top deck of the bus to Sky Sports News, Marc Albrighton said of the crowds: 'It's unbelievable. They're out in their forces. The kids, grandads, parents, they're all out. We knew there was going to be a good turnout but this is something else.
'What we've achieved is so special and the fans appreciate it. It's definitely not [sunk in], we've not had time to settle down. It'll be long into the summer, probably even longer. I don't think we'll ever get tired of this as long as we live.
'It's massive for the city... look at the fans here. It shows what it means to this fantastic city.'
Fans lined the streets from the early afternoon on Monday in order to get a good spot, while defender Marcin Wasilewski posted a sneak preview from inside the bus at Leicester's training ground.
The snap showed the Poland defender behind the wheel, alongside the caption, 'People are you ready to celebrate championship??? #ontheway'.
When the players did eventually make their way out, record-breaking striker Vardy summed up the players' feelings in an interview from the top deck.
There were fireworks as thousands and thousands of Leicester City fans celebrated the end of their incredible title-winning season
Fans waved flags from vantage points high above the city to celebrate a remarkable and wholly unexpected title-winning campaign
Leicester defender Marcin Wasilewski set tongues wagging when he posted a picture of himself behind the wheel of the victory coach
Seemingly still in awe of his achievements, Leicester boss Ranieri took out his mobile phone to snap a photograph of the trophy
Victoria Park was packed full of supporters, as the party continued after the parade; players were interviewed and goals shown
Some managed to get a close-up glimpse of the buses from on top of a phone box in the city centre, where they chanted at their heroes
Players posed for photographs from the top deck of the bus, with their family members joining them at the front of the victory parade
Foxes chairman Srivaddhanaprabha (centre) and his family were also in attendance for the special title parade in sunny Leicester
Leicester City fans were lining the bus route hours before the title parade in order to guarantee themselves a good view of their idols
Riyad Mahrez, Kasper Schmeichel and Wes Morgan (left-right), all so instrumental in Leicester's title win - pose for pictures on the bus
Police officers were happy to let Vardy and his team-mates clamber onto their motorbikes (left) before the amazing parade through the city
All the roads were closed around Leicester's city centre as hundreds of thousands of fans celebrated with their Foxes heroes
The sheer number of fans inside Victoria Park was apparent from the skies, where the scene was similar to something from Glastonbury
One particularly busy spot was in the cultural quarter of the city, where the four double-decker buses made their way around a U-bend
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: 'It's carnage. I heard a little rumour this morning that they're expecting 250,000 people. It's brilliant. Look what it means to the city, it's unbelievable. It's not [sunk in] but I'm sure it will over time. I'll wait until it does sink in and then I'll have a few days to myself.'
Christian Fuchs was also full of praise for the celebrations, noting: 'I can't put it into words. I think people from all over England are here. I'm walking here sometimes,' he said pointing to the pavements. 'There's not usually this many people.'
After the 1.5mile parade, Leicester's players headed to Victoria Park, where hundreds of thousands more supporters were in attendance. While the crowds waited for their heroes, Radio 1 DJ MistaJam got the crowd pumped up.
One medley led off with Ranieri's 'dilly ding, dilly dong', while the club's women's team and basketball side also made an appearance on the stage. When the players did eventually arrive, they were welcomed on one-by-one, with highlights of the season shown on the big screens.
Supporters had earlier been in the club shop to buy 'champions' flags, while many unofficial items of merchandise were on show
Ulloa gives a thumbs up to the crowds, as the players' children and families enjoy the scenes and wave flags from the top deck
Shinji Okazaki, who was brilliant in Leicester's incredible campaign, points at the fans during the Foxes' title parade on Monday
Vardy (left) and Ulloa posed for photos while thousands of fans can be seen in the background enjoying the amazing celebrations
Some reports stated over a quarter of a million people were in attendance around Leicester for the parade and Victoria Park party
Some young Foxes found a spot above the crowds as they waited for the bus (left), while fans lined the streets in anticipation
Hundreds of fans lift their mobile phones above their heads to snap a picture of the players' bus as it winds through the streets
Leicester cheerleaders perform on the stage at Victoria Park before the Premier League title-winning players are paraded on Monday
The crowds were more than 20 deep in some places as supporters craned to get a glimpse of their idols on the double-decker bus
Supporters of the recently-crowned Premier League champions get into the party spirit ahead of the victory parade around the city centre
The King Power Stadium outfit were presented with their trophy following their 3-1 victory over Everton in the penultimate match of the season but Monday's parade saw see thousands more supporters get the chance to salute their heroes.
Most fans arrived hours early in preparation for the victory parade, which celebrated Ranieri's side's sensational Premier League title, with many pictured stocking up on Leicester-branded items from a club shop in the city centre.
Ranieri spoke to Sky Sports during the parade, and said: 'It's unbelievable. It's something special. All the city is here, a lot of people are happy and I'm very glad.
'This is because the team won. But also the team played with heart and soul and the people understand this. I can only say thank you to all the people.'
Famous Leicester supporters Kasabian took to the stage to perform after the parade; they will soon play at the King Power Stadium too
Vice Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabh (right) was on the third bus in the parade, and he held the Premier League trophy aloft
Leicester City fans hold a banner referring to former Manchester United midfielder Danny Drinkwater as they gather at Victoria Park
Jubilant fans gather on the streets of Leicester as they prepare to welcome their heroes following an historic season at the King Power
Young fans gather on the streets prior Monday's victory parade where Claudio Ranieri's side will no doubt receive a hero's welcome
Leicester City fans were also out in full force at Victoria Park, where Monday's parade will end, in preparation for the final on-stage party
Leicester City supporters were out in full force on Monday ahead of the recently-crowned Premier League champions' victory parade
Thousands of fans are expected to line the streets and wave flags, banners and scarves at the blue double decker on Monday evening
Fans arrive in the Leicester city centre ahead of the event which is due to start at Jubilee Square in the city centre at about 6.00pm
While the fans in Victoria Park waited for their heroes, the club's cheerleaders entertained the hundreds of thousands in attendance
Leonardo Ulloa was another player enjoying the scenes from the top deck of the bus, noting: 'There's so many people here to support us. Leicester supporters will enjoy this. There's only 30,000 people in the stadium but everyone is here today.
'We need to enjoy it. I can't believe it. It's my first time, but two years ago [when Leicester won the Championship] it was the same.'
The parade comes after the Leicester players and manager Ranieri, the former Chelsea boss, were given a guard of honour prior to their season-closing 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
Ranieri was all smiles as Chelsea players and staff applauded his success in masterminding Leicester's maiden top-flight title. The 64-year-old waved to all four sections of the ground as Chelsea and Leicester supporters hailed his and the visitors' achievement.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich welcomed Ranieri upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge - sharing a warm embrace and a joke with the man he replaced for Jose Mourinho in 2004.
Marcin Wasilewski posted numerous pictures on his Instagram page as he boarded a helicopter ahead of the victory parade
Leicester supporters are not new to title parades - in 2014, they celebrated winning the Championship with a bus journey around the city
The party begun on Monday afternoon with Leicester fans donning their 2016 champions t-shirts following their club's historic triumph
Fans donning Leicester City colours were out in full force and will be cheering their heroes when they are paraded on a double-decker bus
An elderly Leicester City supporter made sure he arrived with enough time on Monday to get to the front ahead of the victory parade
Leicester's players posted pictures from London Heliport too, as they boarded helicopters to get them to Monday's title celebrations
Cheerleaders entertain the crowds in Victoria Park, where Leicester's players were headed after their 1.5 mile title parade