150K Caniacs pack downtown Raleigh to celebrate Hurricanes' Stanley Cup title

The Carolina Hurricanes held a Stanley Cup victory parade on Saturday, June 20, 2026, through downtown Raleigh, drawing more than 150,000 fans known as 'Caniacs.' The parade route ran from Hillsborough Street to Fayetteville Street, featuring players, coaches including head coach Rod Brind'Amour, and staff. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein attended and celebrated the championship alongside the crowd.