Thousands line the street for Arsenal's victory parade Published duration 18 May 2014

media caption Supporters cheered as the Arsenal players showed of the FA Cup

Thousands of people have lined the streets of north London to celebrate Arsenal's FA Cup win.

An open-top bus parade set off from the club's Emirates Stadium at 12:00 BST.

The victory secured the Gunners' first trophy in nine years and was the 11th time the club had won the competition.

Arsenal, who started the final as favourites, came from two goals down against Hull to win 3-2 in Saturday's match.

image copyright AFP image caption The parade started at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium

image copyright PA image caption The players were clearly enjoying the moment as the sun shone in north London

image copyright John Walton image caption Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski took the cup to a group of fans for a photo

The players travelled from the Emirates Stadium to Islington Town Hall, Upper Street and back in two open-top buses, stopping every few minutes to thank their fans.

Broadcaster and Arsenal fan Clive Anderson, who was at the parade, told BBC News: "It's been a long time coming and it's great to be back here celebrating.

"This is a fantastic day."

image copyright Reuters image caption Manager Arsene Wenger joined the players on the open-top bus

image copyright AFP image caption Fans of all ages lined the streets to catch a glimpse of their heroes

image copyright AFP image caption Some made the most of their lofty vantage points to get a good shot

Mayor of Islington Barry Edwards who was at the parade, said: "My council career ends on Thursday at the elections, so I am really delighted that today as one of my last acts as mayor I may be able to invite the Arsenal in for a cup of tea.

Adding his family had been fans for three generations, he said: "It's all granddad's fault, if he hadn't gone to watch them in 1913 I might have had a nice quiet Saturday evening."

The two open top-top buses have now returned to the team's stadium after the victory parade, where players greeted more fans.

image caption The buses returned to the stadium where they were met by thousands of their supporters

image copyright PA image caption Arsene Wenger earlier confirmed he would sign a new contract with the club