LIVE: Canes victory parade in Raleigh celebrates 20-year journey to 2nd Stanley Cup

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The biggest Raleigh celebration for the Carolina Hurricanes has begun!

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The championship parade will begin at the intersection of Hillsborough Street and St. Mary’s Street before weaving through the downtown area.

The route will:

• Begin at Hillsborough Street and St. Mary’s Street
• Travel east on Hillsborough Street toward the North Carolina State Capitol
• Turn right onto Salisbury Street
• Turn left onto Morgan Street
• Turn right onto Fayetteville Street
• End at Davie Street

The map above shows the parade route, parking locations and the no-ride zone for bikes and scooters.

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After the parade ends, a rally is being held at City Plaza on Fayetteville Street, complete with appearances from Canes players, coaches and more.

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Parade Lineup

The lineup for the parade, at the time of publication is as follows, according to the Carolina Hurricanes’ media team:

1. Raleigh Police Department Motorcade
2. Raleigh Fire Department Honor Guard
3. NC State Power of the South Band + Dance
4. Raleigh Fire Department with Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell
5. Community Hockey Groups
6. Carolina Hurricanes Alumni
7. Stormy and Carolina Hurricanes Entertainment
8. Carolina Hurricanes Foundation
9. Good Ol’ Canadian Boys
10. Broadcasters Shane Willis and Hanna Yates
11. Broadcasters Mike Maniscalco and Tripp Tracy
12. Carolina Hurricanes Hockey Operations
13. Carolina Hurricanes Assistant General Managers
14. Carolina Hurricanes Owner Tom Dundon
15. Carolina Hurricanes General Manager Eric Tulsky
16. Carolina Hurricanes Locker Room Staff
17. Carolina Hurricanes Assistant Coaches
18. Carolina Hurricanes Head Coach Rod Brind’Amour
19. Hurricanes Players – Svechnikov, Bussi, Carrier, Nikishin, Deslauriers, Jankowski, Kochetkov
20. Hurricanes Players – Blake, Gostisbehere, Walker, Robinson, Reilly
21. Hurricanes Players – Jarvis, Stankoven, Andersen, Ehlers, Miller, Kotkaniemi, Chatfield
22. Hurricanes Players – Staal, Aho, Slavin, Martinook, Hall
23. Raleigh Fire Department
24. Raleigh Police Department

It is a celebration 20 years in the making since the last time it happened in 2006. All event coverage can be found here.

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