BUDDIES will be partying on the streets of Paisley when Championship title-winners St Mirren are honoured with an open-top bus parade through the town.

Renfrewshire Council is marking the team's return to the Scottish Premiership by staging the event on Saturday.

The Saints secured the title on Saturday after holding second-placed Livingston to a 0-0 draw at the Paisley 2021 Stadium at the weekend.

The league trophy will be presented after the Renfrewshire derby against Greenock Morton on Saturday, and then the bus will leave from the stadium by 7pm.

It will travel through the town centre to a specially-erected stage in Bridge Street, behind Paisley Abbey, for around 7.30pm.

There, fans will be able to greet their heroes, with short speeches for the crowd from key figures from the club as they show off the trophy.

Before the team arrives, DJs from Pulse FM will be keeping the crowds entertained with St Mirren-themed songs and entertainment.

Renfrewshire’s Provost Lorraine Cameron – who will help host the event – said: “We want to congratulate St Mirren on a wonderful season and are delighted the council is able to stage this event so the people of Renfrewshire can honour their team.

“I am sure the streets of Paisley will be full of celebration on the 21 April and I am looking forward to being there for what will be a great atmosphere and a wonderful occasion.”

The bus will arrive in the town via the west end, with fans encouraged to see the team travel along High Street (at Paisley Museum), Storie Street, Witherspoon Street/New St (past Paisley Arts Centre), Causeyside Street, St Mirren Brae, Gauze Street, Cotton Street.

St Mirren chairman Gordon Scott added: “We want to thank Renfrewshire Council for organising this event to allow the people of Paisley – whether hardcore fans or not – to see the team and trophy.

“St Mirren are – and always will be – at the heart of the Paisley community, so it is fitting we get to celebrate a memorable year for the club and celebrate together as a town.”