What to know about Panthers parade traffic, parking, weather, watching on TV
The Florida Panthers are repeat Stanley Cup winners — and that's not the only repeat fans may face.
There's a Sunday parade along the same route the team celebrated victory last year: along A1A from Riomar Street to just north of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park at Southeast Fifth Street followed by a rally.
Last year, everything got soaked. Fans, because there was a deluge. And the Stanley Cup because jubilant Panthers players thought it would be a good idea to give the trophy a dunk in the ocean.
The trophy dunk won't happen again this year. The weather? Well, we'll get to that soon.
Here's what you should know about attending the Panthers' parade. And if you're not going, you may want to avoid the area for most of the morning and afternoon given the expected traffic jams and people along A1A.
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When is the parade?
The Stanley Cup celebration parade starts at noon Sunday, June 22. A rally ceremony follows at 1:30 p.m.
Where is the parade route?
The parade route along A1A starts at Riomar Street and ends just north of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park across from Hotel Maren at Southeast Fifth Street. The formal on-stage rally takes place at the parade's end point.
Traffic information
A1A along the parade route will be closed to traffic. The majority of downtown streets don't have any planned lane closings, but the city advises to plan ahead for heavy traffic, both in vehicles and on foot.
East Las Olas Boulevard between Southeast 15th Avenue and Seabreeze Boulevard will be reduced to one eastbound lane for traffic. The second eastbound lane will mainly be for pedestrian and cyclists. If you're parking downtown, wear proper shoes and prepare to walk a good distance. The city suggests taking the water taxi or ride-share services to get closer to the event. Ride-share services may be limited based on traffic conditions. Federal Highway and Southeast 17th Street west of Eisenhower don't have any planned lane closures. But expect lots of traffic. Southeast 17th Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction, starting at Eisenhower and heading north to Sunrise Boulevard.
Where to park
Here is where you can parkm with the city's estimation of walking time:
Galleria Fort Lauderdale, 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd. A 25-minute walk to the parade.Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd. A 14-minute walk.Bonnet House, 900 N. Birch Rd. A 13-minute walk.On-street parking along State Road A1A north of Sunrise Boulevard. A 20- to 35 minute walk.George English Park, 1101 Bayview Dr. A 30-minute walk.North Beach Lot, 725 N. Fort Lauderdale Blvd.. A 13-minute walk.Las Olas Garage at 200 E. Las Olas Blvd. A 5-minute walk.Governmental Center Garage, 115 S. Andrews Ave. A 60-minute walk.Riverwalk Center Garage, 150 SE Second St. A 60-minute walk. 401 East Las Olas, private garage at 401 E. Las Olas Blvd. A 60-minute walk.200 East Las Olas, private parking at 200 E. Las Olas Blvd. A 60-minute walk.Venice Lot, 1300 SE Second Ct. A 35-minute walk Pelican Lot, 1500 SE Second Ct. A 35-minute walk.Heron Lot, 800 SE Second Ct. A 45-minute walk.Las Olas Company lots at 915 SE Fourth St., 325 SE Ninth Ave. and 614 SE Second Ct. A 45-minute walk.On-Street Parking along Las Olas Boulevard between Southeast 3rd and 16th avenues. A 60-minute walk.Nautical Lot, 1001 SE Fourth St. A 45-minute walk.Auto Nation Tower private parking lot, 200 SW First Ave. A 60-minute walk.The Main Las Olas private parking lot, 201 SW First Ave. A 60-minute walk.The Plaza at Las Olas private parking lot at 301 E. Las Olas Blvd. A 60-minute walk.350 Las Olas private parking lot at 350 Las Olas Blvd. A 60-minute walk.450 Las Olas private parking lot at 450 Las Olas Blvd. A 60-minute walk.Riverside Hotel Garage private parking at 620 E. Las Olas Blvd. A 50-minute walk.Water Taxi Stop at 335 SE Sixth Ave.Convention Center Parking Garage and Heron Garage at 2050 Eisenhower Blvd. Requires a bus ride, then a 10-minute walk to the event site.E. Clay Shaw Lot West at 1881 SE 17th St. A 10-minute walk to BCT Shuttle, then a 45-minute walk.Water Taxi at 1881 SE 17th St.
Shuttle information
Broward County Transit buses will be running in a continuous loop to the event from 8 a.m. to noon and back to the parking garages from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The service will operate from the Broward Convention Center, which can be accessed from Eisenhower Boulevard. If riders on BCT take routes 11, 36, or 40, that will take them to the parade for $2.
Weather forecast
Here's where fans may experience another repeat from last year: rain and thunderstorms.
The forecast calls for a 60% chance between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. in Fort Lauderdale, according to the National Weather Service in Miami. it'll be steamy, too, with a high of 88. The feels-like temperature should be around 97.
Watch on TV
South Florida's local network affiliates, including channels 4, 6, 7 and 10 are expected to broadcast live coverage from Sunday's parade. The Florida Panthers' YouTube page will also stream the celebration.
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