RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – We’re learning more now about the celebration and parade planned for Raleigh Saturday (June 20) to celebrate the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final victory.
Downtown Raleigh and city officials have unveiled the parade route and other details.
Parade Route
- Begins at the intersection of Hillsborough Street and St. Mary’s Street
- Proceeds east down Hillsborough Street toward the NC State Capitol
- Right on Salisbury Street, then left on Morgan Street
- Right onto Fayetteville Street, heading South
- Ends at Davie Street for the fan rally that takes place after the parade in City Plaza with Fayetteville Street then closed for fans to see the rally
Know Before You Go
- Street Closures: We expect closures along the entire route of parade, similar to those closed for the annual Christmas parade, to begin early Saturday morning between 3:30am-5:30am and continue through Saturday afternoon and likely early evening for Fayetteville St. and the adjacent streets within the typical event footprint such as Hargett, Martin, and Davie.
- Timing of Parade and Rally: The parade will begin at 11am with a rally to follow on Fayetteville Street with the stage positioned on City Plaza and the entire street closed to accommodate the crowd.
- Parking & Transit: We expect all parking decks and lots in downtown to be in high demand and reach capacity. City of Raleigh will be releasing information on high-frequency routes that service downtown through the GoRaleigh system, as well.