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Thousands celebrate Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup win in downtown Raleigh. See photos

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The Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour acknowledges the crowds during a parade and rally for the Carolina Hurricanes in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026.
The Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour acknowledges the crowds during a parade and rally for the Carolina Hurricanes in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

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2026 Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup parade

The city of Raleigh is celebrating the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup win on Saturday, June 20. Here’s what to know if you go and ongoing coverage.

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Canes players celebrate during a parade and rally for the Carolina Hurricanes in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Canes players celebrate during a parade and rally for the Carolina Hurricanes in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
The Canes, including Carolina's Jaccob Slavin and Sebastian Aho raise the cup while riding down Fayetteville St. during a parade and rally for the Carolina Hurricanes in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026.
The Canes, including Carolina's Jaccob Slavin and Sebastian Aho raise the cup while riding down Fayetteville St. during a parade and rally for the Carolina Hurricanes in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Canes players including Carolina's K'andre Miller, center, celebrate during a parade and rally for the Carolina Hurricanes in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Canes players including Carolina's K'andre Miller, center, celebrate during a parade and rally for the Carolina Hurricanes in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Buses carrying Carolina Hurricanes players and families along the parade route celebrating their Stanley Cup Championship.
Buses carrying Carolina Hurricanes players and families along the parade route celebrating their Stanley Cup Championship. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Buses carrying Carolina Hurricanes players and families along the parade route celebrating their Stanley Cup Championship.
Buses carrying Carolina Hurricanes players and families along the parade route celebrating their Stanley Cup Championship. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Buses carrying Carolina Hurricanes players and families along the parade route celebrating their Stanley Cup Championship.
Buses carrying Carolina Hurricanes players and families along the parade route celebrating their Stanley Cup Championship. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Buses carrying Carolina Hurricanes players and families along the parade route celebrating their Stanley Cup Championship.
Buses carrying Carolina Hurricanes players and families along the parade route celebrating their Stanley Cup Championship. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Buses carrying Carolina Hurricanes players and families along the parade route celebrating their Stanley Cup Championship.
Buses carrying Carolina Hurricanes players and families along the parade route celebrating their Stanley Cup Championship. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Buses carrying Carolina Hurricanes players and families along the parade route celebrating their Stanley Cup Championship.
Buses carrying Carolina Hurricanes players and families along the parade route celebrating their Stanley Cup Championship. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Thousands of Carolina Hurricanes fans gather in downtown Raleigh on Saturday, June 20, 2026, during a parade and rally celebrating the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup Final victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Hurricanes won the series 4-2 to capture the Stanley Cup for the second time since 2006.
Thousands of Carolina Hurricanes fans gather in downtown Raleigh on Saturday, June 20, 2026, during a parade and rally celebrating the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup Final victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Hurricanes won the series 4-2 to capture the Stanley Cup for the second time since 2006. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Thousands of Carolina Hurricanes fans gather in downtown Raleigh on Saturday, June 20, 2026, during a parade and rally celebrating the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup Final victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Hurricanes won the series 4-2 to capture the Stanley Cup for the second time since 2006.
Thousands of Carolina Hurricanes fans gather in downtown Raleigh on Saturday, June 20, 2026, during a parade and rally celebrating the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup Final victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Hurricanes won the series 4-2 to capture the Stanley Cup for the second time since 2006. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
The parade celebrating the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Championship makes its way down Fayetteville Street in Raleigh.
The parade celebrating the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Championship makes its way down Fayetteville Street in Raleigh. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Crowds pack Fayetteville St. before a parade and rally for the Carolina Hurricanes in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Crowds pack Fayetteville St. before a parade and rally for the Carolina Hurricanes in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Shelly Hudson-Baker, left, laughs with Ami de Clippelaar before a parade and rally for the Carolina Hurricanes in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Shelly Hudson-Baker, left, laughs with Ami de Clippelaar before a parade and rally for the Carolina Hurricanes in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina, a five-year-old pit bull mix, waits for the parade and rally for the Carolina Hurricanes to start in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Carolina, a five-year-old pit bull mix, waits for the parade and rally for the Carolina Hurricanes to start in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Fans filled Fayetteville St. for the Carolina Hurricanes 2026 Stanley Cup victory parade on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina.
Fans filled Fayetteville St. for the Carolina Hurricanes 2026 Stanley Cup victory parade on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. Ben Pennington ben.pennington@newsobserver.com
Fans poses with a replica of the Stanley Cup before a parade and rally for the Carolina Hurricanes in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Fans poses with a replica of the Stanley Cup before a parade and rally for the Carolina Hurricanes in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Fayetteville Street is flooded with Carolina Hurricanes fans, two hours before the start of their on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Raleigh, NC.
Fayetteville Street is flooded with Carolina Hurricanes fans, two hours before the start of their on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Raleigh, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Fayetteville Street is flooded with Carolina Hurricanes fans, two hours before the start of their parade celebrating their Stanley Cup victory, on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Raleigh, NC.
Fayetteville Street is flooded with Carolina Hurricanes fans, two hours before the start of their parade celebrating their Stanley Cup victory, on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Raleigh, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
One City Plaza on Raleigh’s Fayetteville Street is crowded with fans in advance of the Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup Championship parade.
One City Plaza on Raleigh’s Fayetteville Street is crowded with fans in advance of the Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup Championship parade. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published June 20, 2026 at 9:49 AM with the headline "Thousands celebrate Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup win in downtown Raleigh. See photos."

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2026 Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup parade

The city of Raleigh is celebrating the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup win on Saturday, June 20. Here’s what to know if you go and ongoing coverage.

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