Fans packed the ground to see Callum McGregor lift the cinch Premiership trophy after Ange Postecoglou’s side wrested the silverware back from Rangers, a success confirmed in midweek at Dundee United.
That left a title procession set for the sunshine in the east end of Glasgow where Motherwell were the visitors who themselves were hoping to secure a fourth-placed finish and two fewer European qualifiers next season.
It wasn't to be as Celtic celebrated in style. As a prelude to the party Ange Postecoglou tried to give it appropriate build-up with a strong line-up, and his team repaid their manager and turned in an impressive display that had the fans on their feet long before the trophy was shown off.
Here’s how Ange Postecoglou's team rated.
9. David Turnbull - 8
Excellent facing his former club capped by a fine finish in the first half. Set-piece deliveries were also on point and dangerous. Photo: Ian MacNicol
10. Daizen Maeda - 6
Turned two gilt-edged opportunities away though linked up well wide on the left. Busy, if a little less energetic than usual. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
11. Kyogo Furuhashi - 9
Ended the season as he started it by getting the Celtic fans off their seats and finding the net. His volleyed second was a fitting finale to his season. Photo: Ian MacNicol
12. Ange Postecoglou
Gave departing duo Nir Bitton and Tom Rogic a farewell and brought his first season in charge to a high-scoring finish. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group