Albion heroes are to celebrate their championship title and promotion with an open-top bus tour through Brighton and Hove on Saturday, April 27.

The Seagulls, who secured the Second Division title last weekend, will mark their double triumph with a "lap of honour".

Brighton and Hove City Council has invited the team to a civic reception, hosted by Mayor Harry Steer and council leader Ken Bodfish.

Albion chief executive Martin Perry said the bus tour would give the city a chance to celebrate the Seagulls success in style.

He said: "The bus tour is not just about winning the championship and promotion, it is about the amazing journey the club has been on during the past five years. It will be about the sheer joy and delight of fans rejoicing in those achievements."

Mr Perry said because of capacity restrictions at Withdean, many fans had been unable to congratulate Peter Taylor's heroes.

"The parade and presentation will give everyone the opportunity to show what a successful football club means to the city. We accept the council's invitation with pride. It will be a great end to another great season."

The celebration parade will begin at 11am from the Palace Pier and finish at noon in Grand Avenue, Hove.

The players, coaching staff and directors will then make a royal-style balcony appearance before the crowds in Grand Avenue.