June 20 Is Carolina Hurricanes Day; Parade Scheduled Downtown

The City of Raleigh is celebrating a historic moment for local sports fans. Mayor Janet Cowell has officially proclaimed June 20 as Carolina Hurricanes Day in honor of the team's 2026 Stanley Cup Championship victory.

The Carolina Hurricanes won their second Stanley Cup on June 14, defeating the Las Vegas Golden Knights and bringing the trophy back to Raleigh for the first time in 20 years. The win marks another milestone for the franchise, which has built a devoted fan base across the Carolinas since relocating to Raleigh in 1997.

Parade Scheduled for Saturday

To commemorate the achievement, the Carolina Hurricanes will host a championship parade in downtown Raleigh on Saturday, June 20, beginning at 11 a.m. The final parade route is still being determined and will be shared with the public as soon as it is finalized.

Residents throughout Raleigh and the surrounding region are invited to join the celebration and honor the Hurricanes players, coaches, staff, and fans who helped make this championship season unforgettable.

Proclamation

WHEREAS, the Carolina Hurricanes franchise began in 1971 as the New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association, joining the National Hockey League in 1979 as the Hartford Whalers, before relocating to Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1997, rebranding as the Carolina Hurricanes; and

WHEREAS, the Carolina Hurricanes persevered through the challenges of relocation, built a passionate and loyal fan base throughout North Carolina, and reached their first Stanley Cup Final in 2002 before capturing their first Stanley Cup Championship in 2006; and

WHEREAS, on June 14, 2026, the Carolina Hurricanes secured their second Stanley Cup Championship by defeating the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final, further cementing their place among the National Hockey League's most respected franchises and bringing the Stanley Cup back to Raleigh after twenty years; and

WHEREAS, under the leadership of head coach Rod Brind'Amour, who led the franchise to its first Stanley Cup title in 2006 as the team's captain, is one of few in National Hockey League history to win the Stanley Cup both as a player and as head coach; and

WHEREAS, Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, stepping up with iconic performances including goals in five consecutive games; and

WHEREAS, the 2026 Stanley Cup Championship serves as a source of civic pride and inspiration for residents throughout Raleigh and North Carolina, demonstrating the power of determination, teamwork, and community spirit;

NOW, THEREFORE, do I, Janet Cowell, Mayor of the City of Raleigh, North Carolina, do hereby proclaim June 20th, 2026 as

CAROLINA HURRICANES DAY

IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Raleigh, North Carolina, to be affixed this 15th day of June 2026.

Janet Cowell
Mayor