Live updates: Hurricanes fans guide to the parade, celebration of the Stanley Cup champs in NC
Last updated: Thursday, June 18, 2026 5:06PM GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina is throwing the Stanley Cup champions a victory parade. There's also an up-close opportunity for Caniacs to see members of the team and the Cup in person.
The win is the team's second Stanley Cup championship and comes 20 years after they won the first one. The Canes victory parade could be largest parade in Raleigh's history.
Here's everything you need to know about the parade and rally in City Plaza.
When is the parade?
The championship parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, starting at 11 a.m. in downtown Raleigh.
A rally on City Plaza will follow the parade. All of Fayetteville Street will be closed for the rally.
What's the route?
Parade begins at the intersection of Hillsborough Street and St. Mary's Street
Travels east down Hillsborough Street toward the NC State Capitol
Turns right on Salisbury Street, then turns left on Morgan Street
Turns right onto Fayetteville Street, heading South
Ends on Davie Street. A fan rally that takes place after the parade in City Plaza.
Fayetteville Street will be closed for fans to see the rally.
Several streets will be closed for the parade starting between 3:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m.
Parking
Five decks offering FREE parking for the celebration:
Cabarrus St. Deck located at 436 S. Salisbury St.
Moore Square Deck located at 233 S. Wilmington St.
City Center Deck locatd at 429 S. Wilmington St.
City Hall/Municipal Parking Deck located at 201 W. Morgan St.
Wilmington St. Station Deck located at 117 S. Wilmington St.
For $10 you can park at the Performing Arts Center Deck and Convention Center Deck for the whole day.
Note that the Blount Street Deck is closed to the public on weekends and not available for Parade or Rally parking.
What happened after the Canes' first Stanley Cup win?
The first historic win, in 2006, marked the first time the state hosted a professional sports championship.
When the Canes won, there were two separate parades. The first was the day after the win. Fans gathered outside the RBC Center, which is now the Lenvo Center. The parade started at Carter-Finely and finished around the Lenovo Center. The day after the first parade, a second parade was held in downtown Raleigh and finished with a celebration at the State Capitol, according to the North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.
Hurricanes favored to repeat, followed by Avs, Golden Knights
The Carolina Hurricanes had been on the brink of championship-level hockey for several seasons before finally breaking through to win the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2006. Perhaps because of this strong pedigree, bookmakers are making the Hurricanes the favorites to win the Cup again in 2027.
The Canes shows a leading +700 to win the Stanley Cup for the 2026-27 season, followed immediately by the Colorado Avalanche (+800) and the Stanley Cup runner-up Vegas Golden Knights (+850), according to DraftKings Sportsbook odds. The Edmonton Oilers (11-1), Florida Panthers (11-1) and Tampa Bay Lightning (12-1) make up the next tier.
There is some notable variance across the American sportsbook marketplace. At BetMGM and Caesars, the Avalanche are the Stanley Cup favorite, with the Hurricanes in second. Additionally, the Golden Knights have longer odds at several other books, reaching as high as 14-1 at FanDuel, while the Lightning have the third-best odds at a couple of shops.
Raleigh mayor proclaims Saturday as 'Carolina Hurricanes Day'
As the City of Raleigh basks in a professional sports championship, Mayor Janet Cowell has officially proclaimed June 20 (Saturday) as "Carolina Hurricanes Day" in honor of the team's 2026 Stanley Cup Championship victory.
The Hurricanes won their second Stanley Cup on Sunday night, beating the Las Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in the best-of-seven series and bringing the Cup back to Raleigh for the first time in 20 years.
Logan Stankoven celebrates the Stanley Cup victory on Sunday in Las Vegas.
To commemorate the achievement, the Hurricanes will host a championship parade in downtown Raleigh on Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. The final parade route is still being determined and will be shared with the public as soon as it is finalized.
Residents throughout Raleigh and the surrounding region are invited to join the celebration and honor the Hurricanes players, coaches, staff, and fans who helped make this championship season unforgettable.
Mayor's Proclamation
WHEREAS, the Carolina Hurricanes franchise began in 1971 as the New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association, joining the National Hockey League in 1979 as the Hartford Whalers, before relocating to Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1997, rebranding as the Carolina Hurricanes; and WHEREAS, the Carolina Hurricanes persevered through the challenges of relocation, built a passionate and loyal fan base throughout North Carolina, and reached their first Stanley Cup Final in 2002 before capturing their first Stanley Cup Championship in 2006; and WHEREAS, on June 14, 2026, the Carolina Hurricanes secured their second Stanley Cup Championship by defeating the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final, further cementing their place among the National Hockey League's most respected franchises and bringing the Stanley Cup back to Raleigh after twenty years; and WHEREAS, under the leadership of head coach Rod Brind'Amour, who led the franchise to its first Stanley Cup title in 2006 as the team's captain, is one of few in National Hockey League history to win the Stanley Cup both as a player and as head coach; and WHEREAS, Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, stepping up with iconic performances including goals in five consecutive games; and WHEREAS, the 2026 Stanley Cup Championship serves as a source of civic pride and inspiration for residents throughout Raleigh and North Carolina, demonstrating the power of determination, teamwork, and community spirit; NOW, THEREFORE, do I, Janet Cowell, Mayor of the City of Raleigh, North Carolina, do hereby proclaim June 20th, 2026 as CAROLINA HURRICANES DAY IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Raleigh, North Carolina, to be affixed this 15th day of June 2026.
Janet Cowell Mayor
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