In Pictures: Portsmouth's FA Cup joy

Thousands of fans have lined the streets of Portsmouth to see Portsmouth Football Club parade the FA Cup.

Defender Hermann Hreidarsson shows his joy after winning the FA Cup. Portsmouth beat Cardiff City 1-0.

The parade of the FA Cup sparked mass celebrations on a scale that has probably never been seen in Portsmouth before.

There was definitely something in the air as Pompey fans celebrated with trophy-shaped balloons.

A jubilant manager Harry Redknapp waves to cheering supporters during the Portsmouth victory parade.

Fans flew the club flag in large numbers to welcome their victorious team home.

The Pompey faithful lined the parade route from all angles to catch a glimpse of the cup winning team.

Portsmouth's goalscorer Nwankwo Kanu, dances with the cup that was won by his goal.

The FA Cup is more than a trophy for Portsmouth FC; it is their ticket into European football next season.

Meanwhile, thousands of Cardiff City fans also waited to welcome back their defeated heroes.

Striker Steve Thompson and the Cardiff squad were cheered on as they took to the stage at Plas Roald Dahl.