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.
13. Giorgos Giakoumakis - 8
Off the bench with two goals - including an acrobatic effort. Clinical. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
14. Nir Bitton - 6
On for a farewell appearance and handed the armband for the closing stages of the game. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
15. Yosuke Ideguchi - 5
Rarely sighted midfielder was given a run out. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
16. Stephen Welsh - 3
Cameo for the Scotland under-21 defender. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group