Thousands of Carolina Hurricanes fans gather in downtown Raleigh on Saturday for the team’s Stanley Cup victory parade and final rally. Multiple reports describe crowds arriving hours early, filling sidewalks and areas near the route and end-of-parade stage. Fans are seen in red team colors (“Caniacs”) along streets and even from nearby buildings and parking structures as the celebration builds ahead of the parade.
The Hurricanes board double-decker buses to begin the parade, which is expected to travel through downtown, including a route that passes near the State Capitol building. The parade concludes with a rally where the team caps off the festivities. Raleigh police estimate the number of spectators at more than 150,000, according to at least one source.
The team is celebrating its Stanley Cup triumph over the Vegas Golden Knights in six games. The victory marks the Hurricanes’ second Stanley Cup title, 20 years after their 2006 championship.
