Championship Rally at Gampel (Tuesday Night @ 8:30p) > 2024 UConn Victory Parade in Hartford on Saturday @11a

[huskymedic]

Question about the parade: What actually starts at 11AM? How long does it typically last? Any tips for first-time attendees?

-> The parade will start at 11 a.m. at the State Capitol building at the intersection of Trinity and Elm streets. The rally will then follow at 11:30 a.m. outside the XL Center’s main entrance on Trumbull Street. According to the governor’s office, the players, coaches and other guests are invited to speak.<-

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Dove]

I think he meant as a program, not as an active player.

Or did he?

 

[BugsyCT]

Stopped by the campus & Gampel today - they don’t waste time

 

[BugsyCT]

 

[BugsyCT]

There's always room for more

 

[Waquoit]

Question about the parade: What actually starts at 11AM? How long does it typically last? Any tips for first-time attendees?

They shove off at 11. There's usually a bunch of local bands and groups leading the teams. Anywhere along the parade route is fine. I guess my tip is don't get too far away from the XL Center. That's where they speak to the crowd and the entire block fills up quickly.

 

[WrenchFan69]

Buses struggled mightily to turn off Trinity St last year. Plenty of exposure to the team. Good spot to post up then head to XL when they pass.

 

[UconnAlum04]

Where's the best place to park for the parade for ez in/out, and best time to arrive by?

 

[husky8273]

Where's the best place to park for the parade for ez in/out, and best time to arrive by?

depends where you're coming from and going back to

 

[TGW93]

Last year I parked at the Morgan Street Garage - it was pretty easy. Close to the parade end but located where there's absolutely nothing to do - so not terribly crowded getting out.

 

[Greathusky]

I am taking the 9:07AM 928 bus from Southington and get dropped off at Bushnell Park. Let the bus drivers deal with the crazies out there.

 

[DSquiz]

I'll be taking the train in with the family like last year. Union station is a 4 min walk from the parade route and you get a great hyped atmosphere on the trip.

 

[BugsyCT]

 

[AreBee1969]

Stopped by the campus & Gampel today - they don’t waste time

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Probably affixed with Velcro for easy removal/replacement.

 

[Waquoit]

I'll be taking the train in with the family like last year. Union station is a 4 min walk from the parade route and you get a great hyped atmosphere on the trip.

I think this is a good idea. Especially since the lot I always used (across from Dunkin Park) doesn't exist anymore.

 

[Vancat]

here's a map

 

[huskymedic]

 

[The Viking]

Get to XL early and be ready to fail a piss test from the second hand fumes.

 

[BugsyCT]

Ugh - gotta miss it. Can't get out of work. Will catch the highlights later.

 

[Waquoit]

Post-parade on Pratt Street was a good time last year. Good excuse for day drinking.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Will the parade be streamed or broadcasted?

 

[huskymedic]

Will the parade be streamed or broadcasted?

“For those of you who cannot make it downtown, there are other ways to watch the festivities. The parade will be carried live on FOX61, FOX61+, FOX61.com, and our YouTube page.”

 

[JayKoz]

CBS will have something as well.

 

[BugsyCT]

Will the parade be streamed or broadcasted?

Will be broadcasted live on both NBC CT and Fox 61