Thousands Celebrate Lionesses Euro 2024 Victory Parade London

England's Lionesses celebrated their successful defense of the Women's European Championship title with a series of events in London, including an open-top bus parade along The Mall and a ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial near Buckingham Palace. The team secured their victory by winning a penalty shootout against Spain in the final held in Basel, Switzerland. Thousands of fans gathered to cheer the players, who were also honored with a reception at Downing Street hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock. England manager Sarina Wiegman praised the team’s resilience and described them as "already legendary" for reaching the final and winning the Euros. The Football Association and government officials highlighted the broader impact of the team's success, linking it to efforts to promote grassroots sports and inspire future generations. The events were free and widely covered by national media, underscoring the national pride and historic significance of the Lionesses’ achievement.