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Start Today Blackhawks Parade

Start Today Blackhawks Parade:The parade for the Chicago Blackhawks will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, June 11. According to a recent press release from the Office of Emergency Management and Communication, the parade and rally for the new Stanley Cup champions will run across the city. The parade will start at the intersection of Wacker Drive and Washington Stret, and will continue east through the city, followed by a turn north before heading back for the starting point at East Wacker Drive. The rally will take place between 11:00 and 11:30, and will be open for all to attend. The hope is the that it will end before 1 PM, but they are keeping the schedule fairly open to allow for overrun in the schedule.
“Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, stay out of the sun,” said Megan McDonald, the executive director for the Mayor’s Office of special events. “If you’re bringing small children down here, just keep in mind that we want people to be safe.”
The city appears to be handling the busy weekend in the wake of the victory very well. Often times these events will create a packed house, and will drive up revenue for local businesses. There will also be a couple of games taking place across town that may interest those who are attending the rally. The Chicago Cubs and Chicago Whitesox will be playing each other. The game is scheduled to start at 1:20 PM local time.
Thousands of fans who will be attending the rally will also be attending the baseball game as well, so keep in mind that traffic to and from the stadium that day will be unusually high, and nearby highways and freeways will probably be packed throughout the day.

Blackhawks Parade Arade Chicago Blackhawks In 2010

Blackhawks Parade arade Chicago Blackhawks in 2010 will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, June 11.

By dismissing the city’s emergency preparedness and communication, grand parade and a rally Stanley Cup champions will begin at the intersection of Wacker Drive and Washington Street. The parade will proceed east on Washington St. Michigan Ave., Before traveling to the north of Michigan Wacker-drive.

The action will take place at approximately 11:30 am at Wacker and Michigan.

Additional details will be announced by city officials on Thursday.
This is a very busy weekend for fans of Chicago Crosstown Classic opens Friday at Wrigley Field. White Sox and Cubs will begin three-game series Friday from 1:20 pm local time start, so you can imagine, many fans are happy to parade before taking in some baseball.

Thousands of fans partied in the streets of Chicago after a 4-3 overtime victory on Wednesday night, with no early complaints riot police told Chicago.

Uncontrolled emotions and complete lack of faith, wild with joy – all common themes for Blackhawks fans after the team ended 49 years of drought. Perhaps the most amusing quote night came from Charles Horn, a longtime season ticker holder who watched Chicago heartbreaking to lose Game 7 in 1971 Finals.

Stanley Cup 2010:Blackhawks Parade

Stanley Cup 2010:Blackhawks Parade
:After 49 years since 1961, the Chicago Blackhawks finally won the Stanley Cup. They won over Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in overtime of Game 6. The Chicago Blackhawks will have a parade in celebration of the 2010 Stanley Cup.
According to the Municipal Office of Emergency Management and Communication, parade will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, June 11. The champions will start at the intersection of Wacker Drive and Washington Street, then go east on Washington St. at Michigan Ave. The rally will take place approximately 11:30 a.m. at Wacker and Michigan.

Jeremy Roenick

Jeremy Roenick:He played for both – Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers – but Jeremy Roenick refused to pick his favorite in the Stanley Cup.

“I love both cities,” said JR Canadian press. “The fans in both cities are literally treated me like their own son. I can not root against them or any of them. Again, I work for NBC, so I should be neutral.”

Nevertheless, speaking in Chicago, he offered little analysis of these two cities.

“The fans, I think they are a little more lenient here – Philly they will run you out of the city,” said Roenick. “I think if you go to the night life, Chicago is better. If you’re going to go food, I would say Philly, probably better. Philly is one of the best food cities I’ve ever been in.

Chicago a little better than people. Women? Chicago beautiful women. “Yes, it does not interfere with anyone.