Canes parade planned, mayor proclaims Saturday 'Carolina Hurricanes Day'
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Key Points:
- A parade celebrating the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup victory will take place on Saturday, June 20, starting at 11 a.m. in downtown Raleigh, with several roads closed for the event.
- Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell declared June 20 as "Carolina Hurricanes Day" in honor of the team's second Stanley Cup win, achieved with a 3-0 victory over the Vegas Knights.
- Governor Josh Stein praised the team's talent and Coach Rod Brind'Amour, announcing a state-wide celebration near the Governor's Mansion and emphasizing unity for the event.
- The last Hurricanes Stanley Cup victory parade was in 2006, and this year's parade will include a road closure on Hillsborough Street starting at 8 a.m. Saturday.
- Mayor Cowell also mentioned a friendly bet with the Las Vegas mayor, with her receiving a sequined Hurricanes jersey as a prize following the win.
