The scenes when club captain David Gray scored in stoppage time goal to give Hibs a 3-2 win over Rangers were absolutely chaotic – and the celebrations went on for days.
Hibs fans are hoping they don’t have to wait quite so long to see their team emulate the class of 2016 history-makers – and here we take a nostalgic look back at both the final itself and victory parade in Edinburgh the following day.
Have a scroll through our picture gallery to be transported back to one of the happiest times in Hibs’ history.
Have a scroll through our picture gallery to be transported back to one of the happiest times in Hibs’ history.
. True colours
There was no doubt over where this fan's allegiance lay! Pic: Neil Hanna Photo: Neil Hanna
. Hats off to them
Irene and Julie Grant donned their green and white headgear for the final. Picture: Greg MacVean Photo: Greg MacVean
. Hibee Vision
This young fan couldn't see past Hibernian for the victory. Picture: SNS/Alan Harvey Photo: SNS/Alan Harvey
. Proud to be Hibby
Hibs gave this fan plenty of reason to hold her scarf high. Picture: Robert Perry. Photo: Robert Perry
. Perfect pitch
Fans celebrated on the pitch after David Gray's late winner. Picture: Robert Perry Photo: Robert Perry
. The wait is over
Hibs fans couldn't contain their emotions after seeing their 114-year wait for the Cup ended. Picture: SNS/Alan Harvey Photo: SNS/Alan Harvey
. Once in a lifetime
106 year old Sam Martinez celebrated the win he'd waited all his life to see. Sam sadly died a few months after the final. Photo: Greg Macvean Photo: Greg Macvean
. Hampden heroes
Hibs - fans on the pitch at full time. Pic Greg Macvean Photo: Greg Macvean
. Panda party
A tribute to the Edinburgh Zoo pandas was even pictured partying amongst the Hibs support. Photo: Neil Hanna Photo: Photo: Neil Hanna
9. Panda party
A tribute to the Edinburgh Zoo pandas was even pictured partying amongst the Hibs support. Photo: Neil Hanna Photo: Photo: Neil Hanna
10. Life's a pitch
Hibs fans' excitement boiled over as they raced onto the pitch at full-time - damaging the Hampden pitch and goal in the process. Picture: SNS Photo: SNS
11. Green dreams
No one in attendance willl ever forget the reaction on the terraces after Gray's header hit the net. Picture: Robert Perry. Photo: Robert Perry
12. A family affair
Kieran, Robert, Carly and Mandy Fox made the journey to witness Hampden history in 2016. Pic Greg Macvean Photo: Greg Macvean Photo: Greg Macvean