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This event is hosted by the NHL and Carolina Hurricanes. View details on the official event page.
Raleigh is excited to celebrate the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup win with all their fans on Saturday, June 20. Here are some important things to know before you go to make your experience in downtown Raleigh the best one yet!
Event Details
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 20
Location: Downtown Raleigh
Text CANESPARADE to 888777 to get real-time updates on traffic, weather, and safety for the 2026 Stanley Cup Championship Parade.
Parking in Downtown Raleigh
Five decks, marked on the map will offer free parking for the celebration:
- Cabarrus St.
436 S. Salisbury St. - Moore Square Deck
233 S. Wilmington St. - City Center Deck
429 S. Wilmington St. - City Hall Parking Deck
201 W. Morgan St. - Wilmington St. Station Deck
117 S. Wilmington St.
Additionally, the Performing Arts Center and Convention Center Decks will cost $10.
View parking maps and locations
ADA Parking
Some street parking is available on South Street and Wilmington Street for our visitors with disability placards or license plates. Please look for the signs.
Getting Downtown via Transit
To avoid traffic and congestion in downtown, we encourage visitors to consider GoRaleigh for getting into downtown, as large crowds are expected.
GoRaleigh Routes to GoRaleigh Station (Moore Square)
- Capital Blvd (Route 1)
- Glenwood Ave (Route 6)
- Falls of Neuse (Route 2)
- New Bern Ave (Route 15)
- S Saunders (Route 7)
- Hillsborough St (Route 9)
- Western/Avent Ferry (Route 11)
- Martin Luther King Blvd (Route 19)
- Biltmore Hills (Route 5)
The fare is $2.50 for a Day Pass and riders can pay using cash on the bus or by downloading the UMO app to set up an account and pay via the app.
GoTriangle Routes to Raleigh Union Station
- 100 Regional Transit Center (Park and Ride available)
- 300 Cary Depot (Park and Ride available)
- 305 Apex – Lake Pine Plaza (Park and Ride available)
Coming from Durham?
You can take the 700 from Durham Station to the Regional Transit Center, and transfer to the 100.
Coming from Chapel Hill?
You can take the 800 from Chapel HIll to the Regional Transit Center, and transfer to the 100.
New to GoRaleigh?
Lime/Spin Bikes and Scooters
- Two Scoot & Ride locations are available at Chavis Park and Dix Park.
- If a corral is unavailable, park behind the curb and outside the pedestrian walkway.
- Leave at least 4 feet of clearance around curb ramps.
- Never leave scooters in a travel lane.
Should you choose to ride one of the many bikes or scooters downtown, please be aware there is a no-ride zone around the parade route. Bikes and scooters will not be allowed in the no-ride zone between 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please park your bike or scooter in designated parking zones, or use your best judgement, keeping them out of sidewalks, roads, or anywhere that may block safe walking and driving paths.
Visitors using rideshare should use the following locations for pick up and drop off:
Location #1
W Lane St
Between N Dawson St and N Harrington St
Location #2
E South St
Between S Salisbury St and S Wilmington St
S Wilmington St
Between Martin Luther King Jr Blvd and E South St
Location #3
E Martin St
Between S Blount St and S Person St
S Person St
Between E Martin St and E Hargett St
Safety
- Stay behind barriers and keep out of the parade route.
- Follow instructions from parade staff and public safety personnel.
- Keep a safe distance from floats, vehicles, and performers.
- Know where first aid stations are and your quickest route to exit the crowd.
- Report hazards or suspicious activity immediately — see something, say something. Flag down a police officer or firefighter or call 911.
- Keep children close and supervised at all times.
- At large events, have a backup plan to meet up with your group in case cell service is spotty.
After the Event
Visit our friends at the Downtown Raleigh Alliance for all the info on places to dine and shop while you’re downtown.
