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150,000 Fans Celebrate Hurricanes Parade, Deslauriers Signed

6/21/2026

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Hurricanes Parade

The Carolina Hurricanes paraded in Raleigh on June 20, 2026.
Police estimated that about 150,000 fans lined the streets, roughly a third of the city.
GM Eric Tulsky signed forward Nicolas Deslauriers to a two-year, $1.75 million deal during the rally.
Governor Josh Stein called the event a joyous day that united North Carolinians.

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Fans Fill Hotels

Hotels downtown Raleigh filled quickly as out-of-town fans booked rooms, showing a tourism boost from the parade.
City crews and Shop Local Raleigh staff erected a stage and fencing at City Plaza on Friday night.
Fans traveled from Jupiter, Florida, and Savannah, Georgia, some driving after long work shifts to attend.
Organizers urged early arrival to claim viewing spots along Fayetteville Street, managing the expected 150,000 crowd.

History

Historical Context

On November 4 2016, after the Cubs ended a 108-year World Series drought—the longest in U.S. sports—a parade began at Wrigley Field and drew over five million people, one of the nation’s largest gatherings. The event turned the historic “Curse of the Billy Goat” narrative into a celebration of civic pride and economic boost for Chicago.

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Hurricanes Parade

The Carolina Hurricanes paraded in Raleigh on June 20, 2026.
Police estimated that about 150,000 fans lined the streets, roughly a third of the city.
GM Eric Tulsky signed forward Nicolas Deslauriers to a two-year, $1.75 million deal during the rally.
Governor Josh Stein called the event a joyous day that united North Carolinians.

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