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Gridlock: The Caps' Stanley Cup parade: Here's everything you need to know.
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The Caps’ Stanley Cup parade: Here’s everything you need to know.
By Faiz Siddiqui June 11 at 7:00 AM faiz.siddiqui@washpost.com
Thousands are expected to descend on the Mall on Tuesday to celebrate Washington’s first major championship team in 26 years with a parade honoring the Capitals’ Stanley Cup win. If you’re planning on being anywhere in the vicinity — whether as a parade-goer or one of the folks stuck in the office during the festivities — you’re going to want to ditch your car and come up with a plan for maneuvering around — and through — the celebrations.
Metro will run extra trains to support the large crowds, and several major streets will be closed to clear the parade route. A huge crowd is expected to attend, with parade organizers estimating more than 100,000 revelers will come out to support the Stanley Cup champions.
{Stanley Cup champion Capitals — with a fresh new piece of hardware — arrive home}
Here’s what you need to know if you’re attending the parade or will be working, dining, hitting bars or sightseeing nearby.
The Caps’ victory parade route stretches along Constitution Avenue NW from 23rd St. NW to 7th St. NW.
The parade, which starts at 11 a.m., will run along Constitution Avenue NW, culminating in a rally on the Mall. Road closures stretch from 23rd Street to 7th Street NW, with “optimal viewing” from 17th to 7th streets, according to Caps owner Monumental Sports. The NHL and Mayor Muriel E. Bowser’s office described the parade as starting at 17th Street. The parade will turn to the Mall at 7th Street, and that’s where the rally will begin.
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Faiz Siddiqui is a reporter with The Washington Post's transportation team. His coverage includes Metro, Uber and Lyft. Follow @faizsays
The Caps’ Stanley Cup parade: Here’s everything you need to know.
By Faiz Siddiqui June 11 at 7:00 AM faiz.siddiqui@washpost.com
Thousands are expected to descend on the Mall on Tuesday to celebrate Washington’s first major championship team in 26 years with a parade honoring the Capitals’ Stanley Cup win. If you’re planning on being anywhere in the vicinity — whether as a parade-goer or one of the folks stuck in the office during the festivities — you’re going to want to ditch your car and come up with a plan for maneuvering around — and through — the celebrations.
Metro will run extra trains to support the large crowds, and several major streets will be closed to clear the parade route. A huge crowd is expected to attend, with parade organizers estimating more than 100,000 revelers will come out to support the Stanley Cup champions.
{Stanley Cup champion Capitals — with a fresh new piece of hardware — arrive home}
Here’s what you need to know if you’re attending the parade or will be working, dining, hitting bars or sightseeing nearby.
The Caps’ victory parade route stretches along Constitution Avenue NW from 23rd St. NW to 7th St. NW.
The parade, which starts at 11 a.m., will run along Constitution Avenue NW, culminating in a rally on the Mall. Road closures stretch from 23rd Street to 7th Street NW, with “optimal viewing” from 17th to 7th streets, according to Caps owner Monumental Sports. The NHL and Mayor Muriel E. Bowser’s office described the parade as starting at 17th Street. The parade will turn to the Mall at 7th Street, and that’s where the rally will begin.
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Road Closures:
{snip a whole bunch}
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Faiz Siddiqui is a reporter with The Washington Post's transportation team. His coverage includes Metro, Uber and Lyft. Follow @faizsays
