As Watford faces a vital match with Arsenal this weekend, we look back at the last time the club was promoted to the Premier League.
The Hornets need the match this Sunday (July 26) to go in their favour, if they're to avoid relegation from the league.
The last time the team was promoted to the Premier League was in 2015. The team was promoted after beating Brighton 2-0 , but lost out on the Championship title after drawing 1-1 with Sheffield.
We have compiled pictures taken from that time:
Credit: Holly Cant
Celebrations were organised by former Watford Mayor Dorothy Thornhill in May 2015 for the team's promotion to the league.
Two open-top buses were organises for the team's players and staff. They boarded the buses at Asda before travelling down St Albans Road.
Thousands of fans celebrating in Cassiobury Park. Credit: Holly Cant
The parade then arrived at Cassiobury Park in the afternoon. Thousands of supporters arrived at the park cheering on the team and it was believed that around 20,000 fans turned up to celebrate.
A tribute act to Sir Elton John - the club's former chairman - performed before the players and some of the coaches made their way onto a stage.
Slavisa Jokanovic and his captain Troy Deeney then made brief speeches to the supporters and the players joined the fans in taking part in a ‘bounce’, which had become a regular feature at Watford matches
Slavisa Jokanovic during today's promotion party at Cassiobury Park. Picture: Holly Cant
Credit: Holly Cant
During his speech at Cassiobury Park in 2015, Jokanovic said: "It has been a nice afternoon for us. I am very happy because we had the chance to be with our fans and I believe they are enjoying this moment with us.
"We really enjoyed their support in the games and today was a chance to be with them.
A promotion parade #watfordfc pic.twitter.com/ivGJYor4xs
— Anthony Matthews (@Ant_Watford) May 4, 2015
Sir Elton John tribute. Credit: Holly Cant
"We must be proud and be happy and we must keep fighting and working for more days like today.”
"Today is a day to celebrate with the fans and be happy. In the next few days we are going to start speaking about the future of this club, this team and my future."
You can find more pictures from our gallery here.
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