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Thousands of Aston Villa fans have filled Birmingham's streets for a jubilant celebration of the club's Europa League victory

The screens and barriers are already stowed away and remnants of confetti now cover Birmingham's Centenary Square

Earlier the team has lifted the Europa League trophy to cheers - Tyrone Mings has said the last 24 hours were "one hell of a party"

Fans have turned out with flags and flares as they celebrate the club's first major European trophy since 1982

"I'm just over the moon, it means everything", one fan tells the BBC, while another says "it was the best night of my life"

1:08 Villa parade: From Villa Park to Centenary Square. 00:01:08, play video Villa parade: From Villa Park to Centenary Square

0:57 Villa fans party the night away in Istanbul. 00:00:57, play video Villa fans party the night away in Istanbul

1:02 'Did that just happen?' Harry Potter actor on Villa win. 00:01:02, play video 'Did that just happen?' Harry Potter actor on Villa win

0:12 Prince William joins the Villa celebrations. 00:00:12, play video Prince William joins the Villa celebrations

0:40 Aston Villa superfan says win 'a surreal moment' 00:00:40, play video Aston Villa superfan says win 'a surreal moment'

0:57 Aston Villa fan park scenes. 00:00:57, play video Aston Villa fan park scenes

0:26 Tom Hanks message for Aston Villa ahead of final. 00:00:26, play video Tom Hanks message for Aston Villa ahead of final

0:43 Villa fans react to European glory. 00:00:43, play video Villa fans react to European glory

Written by Vanessa Pearce and Alex McIntyre, edited by John Newton

That brings to an end our coverage of Aston Villa's triumphant return to Birmingham as Europa League winners.

After a parade through Birmingham this afternoon, covered - in detail - below, we've a good idea what the players are doing now. And we suspect fans - out in force this evening - may be doing the same.

With that, there is just one more thing to say....

Yippee aii-ayyyy, yippee aii-ohhhhh.

Aston Villa have posted this picture, external of the team gathered on the steps outside Villa Park.

The post had just one word: "Iconic."

We can't help but agree.

Image source, Aston Villa

Let's look back to about 24 hours ago....

These were the scenes at the Aston Villa fan park as supporters celebrated three goals during the Europa League final - and then that full-time whistle.

Here's more colour from Brum's springtime streets as we recap today's events, bringing you images we're yet to share....

As per our advice with portable loos a moment ago, we don't advocate climbing trees - for the safety of all limbs, those of people and the arboreal variety.

Still, it was a special occasion, and he's wedged in nice and snug - hope he got some good pix. He's too big for a dad's shoulders!

This was one of our favourite scenes from today...

Fans clambered atop portable loos for a chance to spot their heroes (don't try this at home, kids).

Let's just hope no one was inside at the time!

Here's a video recap of today's scenes....

Villa parade: Thousands party in Centenary Square

More than 5,000km away from the Birmingham celebrations, a village in Ghana has been holding its own victory parade.

Juaben, which has more than a thousand Villa fans, celebrated while chanting a Villa song.

Ghana Lions celebrate Aston Villa's Europa League win

Remind yourself of the village's links to Villa here.

Megan Jones in Birmingham

Before we look back across the day, here's the view from the centre of Birmingham where things are somewhat quieter than earlier today.

The big screen has already been taken down and barriers put away in Centenary Square.

There are only a handful of fans left after others rushed off after the departing bus that whisked away the players.

Those who remain are kicking the cans and bottles on their way out, no doubt recreating last night's goals in their mind.

It’s been a great atmosphere all day, with fans of all ages coming to celebrate and tearing up at this historic achievement.

Image source, Getty Images Image caption,

Fans press the flesh with Ollie Watkins

We'll have what they're having....

Villa tops on the top deck

Well, things have been winding down - at least in terms of the official show and tell (showing the trophy, telling that "we're by far the greatest team, the world has ever seen").