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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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A shirtless Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour, hoists the Stanley Cup during the celebration rally on the City Plaza on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Raleigh, NC.
A shirtless Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour, hoists the Stanley Cup during the celebration rally on the City Plaza on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Raleigh, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Canes fans fill Fayetteville St. in downtown Raleigh as they watch the rally for the Carolina Hurricanes Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Canes fans fill Fayetteville St. in downtown Raleigh as they watch the rally for the Carolina Hurricanes Saturday, June 20, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
From left, Isabella Soltz with her boyfriend Cody Keister and Keegan Abar with her boyfriend Mathew Kubilins cheer during the rally for the Carolina Hurricanes in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026.
From left, Isabella Soltz with her boyfriend Cody Keister and Keegan Abar with her boyfriend Mathew Kubilins cheer during the rally for the Carolina Hurricanes in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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 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
Shirtless fans acknowledge shirtless members of the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, as they make their way down Fayetteville Street, during their parade on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Raleigh, NC.
Shirtless fans acknowledge shirtless members of the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, as they make their way down Fayetteville Street, during their parade on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Raleigh, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Jayne Vecchio waves a Carolina Hurricanes flag during a rally honoring the team’s 2026 Stanley Cup victory on Saturday, June 20, 2026, on Fayetteville Street in Raleigh, N.C.
Jayne Vecchio waves a Carolina Hurricanes flag during a rally honoring the team’s 2026 Stanley Cup victory on Saturday, June 20, 2026, on Fayetteville Street in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky hoists the Stanley Cup during the rally on the City Plaza on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Raleigh, NC.
Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky hoists the Stanley Cup during the rally on the City Plaza on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Raleigh, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes fans cheer during a rally honoring the team’s 2026 Stanley Cup victory on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricanes fans cheer during a rally honoring the team’s 2026 Stanley Cup victory on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Fans fill Fayetteville St. in downtown Raleigh cheer on the Canes during a rally for the Carolina Hurricanes Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Fans fill Fayetteville St. in downtown Raleigh cheer on the Canes during a rally for the Carolina Hurricanes Saturday, June 20, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes fans cheer during a rally honoring the team’s 2026 Stanley Cup victory on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricanes fans cheer during a rally honoring the team’s 2026 Stanley Cup victory on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes fans cheer during a rally honoring the team’s 2026 Stanley Cup victory on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricanes fans cheer during a rally honoring the team’s 2026 Stanley Cup victory on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Jayden Williams, left, smiles at the conclusion of a rally honoring the Carolina Hurricanes’ 2026 Stanley Cup victory on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C.
Jayden Williams, left, smiles at the conclusion of a rally honoring the Carolina Hurricanes’ 2026 Stanley Cup victory on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Canes fans watch the rally for the Carolina Hurricanes in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Canes fans watch the rally for the Carolina Hurricanes in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Cameron Anderson of Raleigh, center, takes part in the “Storm Surge” with fellow fans and members of the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, during their rally on City Plaza on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Raleigh, NC.
Cameron Anderson of Raleigh, center, takes part in the “Storm Surge” with fellow fans and members of the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, during their rally on City Plaza on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Raleigh, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Fans cheer on the Canes during a parade and rally for the Carolina Hurricanes in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Fans cheer on the Canes during a parade and rally for the Carolina Hurricanes in downtown Raleigh Saturday, June 20, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@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 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
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
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
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour acknowledges the crowd and points toward buses carrying players as 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 in franchise history.
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour acknowledges the crowd and points toward buses carrying players as 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 in franchise history. 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
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
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
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
Gov. Josh Stein greets Carolina Hurricanes fans outside the North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh on Saturday, June 20, 2026, as thousands gathered downtown for a parade and rally celebrating the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup championship. Carolina defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in six games to win the Stanley Cup for the second time in franchise history and the first time since 2006.
Gov. Josh Stein greets Carolina Hurricanes fans outside the North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh on Saturday, June 20, 2026, as thousands gathered downtown for a parade and rally celebrating the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup championship. Carolina defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in six games to win the Stanley Cup for the second time in franchise history and the first time since 2006. Travis Long tlong@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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