SB Nation Chicago - Celebrate! Blackhawks Parade And Rally Kicks Off At 10:30 AMhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48877/chicago-fave.png2010-06-12T09:18:59-05:00http://chicago.sbnation.com/rss/stream/12769242010-06-12T09:18:59-05:002010-06-12T09:18:59-05:00Photo Gallery Of The Blackhawks Parade
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<p><a href="http://www.suntimes.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/2382564,g061110parade.photogallery" target="_blank">From the Sun-Times.</a></p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/12/1514799/blackhawks-parade-photo-galleryAl Yellon2010-06-11T18:11:56-05:002010-06-11T18:11:56-05:00Miss The Parade? See It All Here!
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<p><a href="http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/sports/nhl/blackhawks/blackhawks-parade-video-20100611-m" target="_blank">My Fox Chicago</a> has a page (linked) where you can watch the entire parade and rally — in “blocks” without commercials. Enjoy!</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/11/1514149/blackhawks-parade-replayAl Yellon2010-06-11T12:40:19-05:002010-06-11T12:40:19-05:00Patrick Kane Gives It Up For The Cabbies
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<p>The players have been introduced one by one and giving improptu speeches. Kris Versteeg performed an impromptu rap, and Patrick Kane started a cheer for all the cab drivers in the city.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/11/1513489/patrick-kane-gives-it-up-for-the-cabbiesHilary Lee2010-06-11T12:06:17-05:002010-06-11T12:06:17-05:00Nifty Video Montage of 2010 Season
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<p>The buses have stopped and the speeches are starting at the stage set up at the end of the parade route. Airplanes have flown overhead, and they are currently airing a video montage of the 2010 regular season and playoffs.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/11/1513400/nifty-video-montage-of-2010-seasonHilary Lee2010-06-11T11:18:56-05:002010-06-11T11:18:56-05:00The Parade Is Rolling, And Chicago Is Rocking
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<p>The buses have finally departed the United Center and are making their way along the parade route. The scene is an absolute madhouse, with Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane passing the Cup back and forth as they pass by the cheering crowds.</p>
<p>Ticker tape is flowing from the windows and fans are screaming like pre-teens at a Justin Bieber concert. The city hasn’t been this happy since 2005. Go Hawks!</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/11/1513285/chicago-blackhawks-paradeHilary Lee2010-06-11T10:30:01-05:002010-06-11T10:30:01-05:00Parade Crowd May Exceed Predictions
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<p>The original estimate for the number of people showing up to watch the Blackhawks parade today was around 350,000. That estimate may soon be exceeded. Currently, it’s being reported that 300,000 have already lined the parade route, with some having arrived as early as 2:00am.</p>
<p>More fans are reportedly still on the way, clogging <span class="caps">CTA</span> and Metra trains in an attempt to get down to the parade route. While the parade buses are supposed to start shortly, they seem to be somewhat delayed, so in transit fans still have time to make their way down to the event.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/11/1513189/parade-crowd-may-exceed-predictionsHilary Lee2010-06-11T06:42:46-05:002010-06-11T06:42:46-05:00Celebrate! Blackhawks Parade And Rally Kicks Off At 10:30 AM
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.suntimes.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/2376858,chicago-blackhawks-stanley-cup-parade-060910.article">As many as 350,000 people</a> are expected in downtown Chicago this morning for a victory parade and rally to celebrate the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/CHI" class="sbn-auto-link">Blackhawks</a>' Stanley Cup championship.</p>
<p>Here's the parade route:</p>
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<p>If you can't make it downtown, here's where you can watch on television:</p>
<p>WBBM-TV, channel 2: coverage starts at 10 am</p>
<p>WLS-TV, channel 7: coverage starts at 10 am</p>
<p>WGN-TV, channel 9: coverage starts at 9 am</p>
<p>WFLD-TV, channel 32: coverage starts at 10 am</p>
<p>Comcast SportsNet Chicago: coverage starts at 10 am, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.csnchicago.com/">streamed live at CSNChicago.com</a></p>
<p>If you are trying to get downtown to the parade and taking public transit, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/metro/blackhawks-parade-rally-detour-32-bus-routes-20100610">note that a number of CTA bus routes will be detoured</a> due to the parade route. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/06/no-rain-on-hawks-parade.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ChicagoBreakingNews+%28Chicago+Breaking+News%29">Here's more traffic and transit information from Chicago Breaking News.</a></p>
<p>Enjoy! Celebrate! And if you are a Chicago taxpayer, fear not: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/2378866,taxpayers-wont-pay-for-parade-061010.article">Mayor Daley says sponsors are picking up the entire cost of this event:</a></p>
<blockquote>Chicago taxpayers will not pay one dime for Friday’s ticker-tape parade and rally celebrating the Blackhawks first Stanley Cup victory in 49 years, thanks to the generosity of corporate sponsors, Mayor Daley said today. <br><br> "We have sponsors. They made a commitment to do that. And that will be done," he said. <br><br> Daley refused to identify the corporations that have agreed to bankroll all city costs associated with Chicago’s first sports title bash since the White Sox won the World Series in 2005. <br><br> "We’ll get the list out later so you can write ‘em down and praise ‘em," the mayor said laughing.</blockquote>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/11/2316330/celebrate-blackhawks-parade-and-rally-kicks-off-at-10-30-amAl Yellon