THE economic impact of Wrexham AFC's victory parade on the city is "immeasurable," according to a senior councillor.

Organised by Wrexham Council, the event saw an estimated 40,000 people take to the streets on Tuesday to cheer the club's men and women's teams after winning their respective league titles.

Cllr Nigel Williams, lead member for economy and regeneration at Wrexham Council, said: “What a night for Wrexham. 

"When you think the fantasy football dream can’t get any better, we throw probably the biggest celebration party in Wrexham's history with predictions of up to 40,000 attending to cheer on our champion Wrexham AFC men's and women's teams.

READ MORE: Can you spot yourself in our pictures from Wrexham's bus parade?

“I would like to pay special thanks to Wrexham councils events team who have worked tirelessly since the Boreham Wood victory with the club and police to put this together in such a short time. 

"I would also like to thank Wrexham Council's streetscene team for clearing up after the big celebration and to the police and stewards for keeping everyone safe."

On the benefit to the city, he continued: "The economic impact of [Tuesday] night to Wrexham is immeasurable. 

"Speaking to the hospitality sector I know restaurants were booked up and celebratory drinks kept flowing all night from the pubs.

READ MORE: Thousands line the streets for Wrexham AFC open top bus parade

“The world's press descended on Wrexham with all of the main UK stations in attendance and lots of press from our friends overseas - in particular with interest from the USA and Canada. 

"It’s predicted that the victory tour was viewed by several hundred million worldwide.

"We certainly know how to put a party on in Wrexham!"