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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - The Florida Panthers will celebrate the franchise’s first Stanley Cup title with a parade in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday.
The parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Fans are invited to join the festivities along the parade route, which begins at A1A and Riomar Street.
Roads will be closed at around 8:30 a.m., so local authorities encourage attendees to use rideshare services and arrive early.
The parade will continue down A1A and end at Southeast Fifth Street, just north of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, where a formal rally will take place on stage across from Hotel Maren.
“Make sure you bring your spirit, your family, friends and everybody to this event,” said Dean J. Trantalis Mayor of Fort Lauderdale.
The tents are up and the stage is set. Fans like Giovanni Batiste wanted to come by to see the preparations for Sunday’s Panthers’ parade.
“It’s amazing for Florida,” he said. “Super excited. I actually rode my bike over her guys, five miles just to be able to check it out.”
Workers were seen on Fort Lauderdale Beach setting up tents on Tuesday as the city gears up to host the big celebration.
“After 31 years to be able to bring the Stanley Cup to our community is really something we can all be proud of,” said Trantalis.
“Great for Fort Lauderdale, people and us locals to be able to spread the love,” said Batiste. “Huge, can’t wait to see it.”
While local officials want you to enjoy yourself, safety will be their top priority.
“As far as those who may think that they will come here and victimize our celebrators forget about it we have not only our uniforms officers but also will have a number of uninformed, plain clothes officer are going to be on the lookout for just that activity, ” said Fort Lauderdale Police Chief Bill Schultz.
The city is expecting hundreds of thousands of people as our champs and the Stanley Cup make its way. You are encouraged to show your panther pride, but select your gear carefully. Consider opting out of the jersey, keeping in mind South Florida’s heat. Keep hydrated throughout the duration of the parade.
“Unfortunately most of these fans are used to being in a very cold environment when watching the games and wear sweaters and jerseys that are rather thick,” said Chief Gollan, with Fort Lauderdale Fire Dept.
In addition to that, some showers are predicted as well, so pack an umbrella. Rain or shine, the Panthers celebration will go on.
In recognition of the Florida Panthers’ championship win, Broward County Transit will offer free bus fares on all routes on Sunday.
Routes 11, 36 and 40 will take you to the parade. City officials highly recommend taking the water taxi, but tickets must be purchased in advance. For trip planning, visit Broward.org/BCT or call Customer Service at 954 357-8400.
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