More than one thousand fans gathered at Boston United’s stadium to celebrate the team’s promotion to the National League.
The Pilgrims beat Brackley Town FC 2-1 in the National League North playoff final on 4 May.
Fans celebrated in the Jakemans Community Stadium on the outskirts of Boston on Thursday evening to see the winning side lift the trophy again.
One fan said: “I don’t know of anything in the world like this.”
Ian Warsop, who has supported the club for decades, said “it’s been brilliant” to see it promoted “back to the big time.”
“It means a lot,” he added.
Nick Watson, who has been a Pilgrims fan for 55 years, said the club means “absolutely everything” to him.
“It’s massive for the club, it’s massive for the fans. I’ve seen all the big games and it’s so great to be part of it,” he said.
Stuart Grooby, who has followed Boston United from his US home for the last 27 years, sees it as his connection to his hometown.
“It’s just a great feeling. We finally got back up,” he said.
“It’s a very community event and I don’t know anything else in the world like this,” Mr Grooby’s American wife Christine added.
Eight-year-old Samuel said he was “very proud” of his dad and uncle, who are scouts for the team.
His mum Kelly said: “My life is literally Boston, all the time.”
