Get ready for the Florida Panthers parade! Stanley Cup celebration info for Sunday's party
The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions! Still can't believe it? Maybe a victory parade down Florida A1A will help make it feel real.
The Panthers won a thrilling Game 7 over Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Monday for their first title in 30 years in the NHL. Players and fans have already been partying hard with the Cup, pouring drinks off the balcony at the Elbo Room in Fort Lauderdale, dipping it in the Atlantic Ocean and partying with it at Miami night clubs. There's even a tribute at Legoland Florida.
It all comes to a head Sunday, June 30 with a parade and rally in Fort Lauderdale. Here's what you need to know to join the celebration, from the parade route to parking info and how to watch from home:
What time is the Florida Panthers parade?
The Panthers Stanley Cup victory parade starts at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 30. It will run down State Road A1A and end with a rally at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said the parade would last an hour and a half, with the rally lasting an hour, according to NBC Miami.
Where is the Florida Panthers parade? What's the parade route?
The Panthers' victory parade starts at Riomar Street near the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach. The team will ride about a mile down Florida A1A to Southeast Fifth Street. There will then be an outdoor rally at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park across from the Hotel Maren.
Where can I park at the Florida Panthers parade?
Parking garages and lots will be open around the parade route, but it will not be free. According to the Sun-Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale City Hall spokesperson Arlene Borenstein said parking would have to be paid.
Parking will be available near the parade route at the following locations:
Galleria Mall
Birch State Park
Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
Las Olas Garage
Downtown Las Olas Business District
Water taxis will be available from these locations starting at 7 a.m. Sunday:
Broward County Convention Center
Downtown Las Olas Business District
Enhanced Water Taxi Services from docks 1, 4 and 7
Shuttle service will be available from the Heron Parking Garage, next to the Broward County Convention Center.
What roads will be closed for the Florida Panthers parade?
Starting at 8:30 a.m., northbound S.R. A1A will be closed from Vistamar Street south past Southeast Fifth Street where the post-parade rally will be. All roads connecting A1A and Seabreeze Boulevard also will be closed south of Vistamar Street.
Traffic will be detoured to Seabreeze Boulevard.
How much does it cost to see the Florida Panthers parade?
Watching the parade and rally will be free. Public transportation also will be free, according to CBS Miami, and water taxis will be available for $15.
How can I watch the Florida Panthers parade on TV and streaming?
Local TV will air the Stanley Cup parade. WPTV and CBS Channel 4 said their coverage will start at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. WPBF will be streaming the parade live.
The parade will also be streamed on the Panthers YouTube page.
Where can I buy Florida Panthers Stanley Cup merch?
Stanley Cup merchandise is available at Pantherland at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise and the Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale. The Amerant Bank Arena store is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Saturday, June 29, while the Baptist Health store is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Fans can buy official Stanley Cup champion gear online at the Pantherland site or the official team store.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Florida Panthers parade route, time, date, parking, how to watch
