Highlights from the Washington Capitals’ rollicking Stanley Cup parade celebration
The Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals celebrated the city’s first major sports championship in 26 years with a parade. Players and fans rallied together for the celebration.
Washington Capitals players hit the streets of D.C. on Tuesday as they celebrated their Stanley Cup victory with the fans throughout the nation’s capital. Needless to say, it was a special moment for the fans who have been waiting decades for this.
Of course, social media was there to documents the day’s best moments. With all the different points of view, from the players to the fans, it felt like we were right there with them.
D.C. Metro decided it would be a good time to throw some shade at the Capitals for taking so long:
We know a lot of you are interested in ridership numbers, and we'll have those for you in a bit. For now, we can say: "This is the largest audience to ever witness a @Capitals victory parade. PERIOD." #WMATA #ALLCAPS #StanleyCup
— Metro Forward (@wmata) June 12, 2018
The Perfect Day. #ALLCAPS #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/7PmreqAAjB
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 12, 2018
Tens of thousands of fans gathered in the streets of D.C. along the historic parade route hoping to get a glimpse of their favorite team. The Capitals cheering squad may have been bigger than expected. They were waiting to see Alex Ovechkin and other players, who were certainly having a good time:
Any chance @ovi8 lets go of the #StanleyCup today? pic.twitter.com/uw40nEyBqE
— NHL (@NHL) June 12, 2018
The fans were dressed up in their favorite Capitals gear holding up handmade signs in a sea of red:
Out celebrating with the the Washington Capitals @Capitals Capitals Parade in Washington DC pic.twitter.com/0amVQ8w24U
— T R (@TimotRice) June 12, 2018
Ovechkin holding up the Stanley Cup while standing on top of a bus is one of the highlights. Some wonder if he will ever let go of the Cup. The crowd was frenzied as the Stanley Cup made its way down the parade route, and the media even got in on the fun.
T.J. Oshie took the opportunity to show off just how breathable the Adidas jerseys are:
TJ Oshie drinking beer through his jersey pic.twitter.com/kNRf2urjSE
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) June 12, 2018
The Air National Guard performed a flyover during the celebration. The parade concluded with a rally on the National Mall. In addition to the Capitals and fans, a number of celebritie, public figures and guests of honor were in attendance. There was even a band that helped led the parade, bagpipes included.
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All in all, it was one of the best championship parades we’ve seen. Congratulations to the Capitals!