Author Topic: Stanley Cup Parade/Celebration June 12, 2018 (Read 4181 times)

Count Walewski · « **Reply #50:** June 12, 2018, 12:35:25 PM »

I work six blocks away so I decided to see the parade on my lunch break. Didn't see the Stanley Cup itself or the flyover, but I saw a bus with season ticket holders from 1974 and a bus with the Conn Smythe trophy on it, which is now the highest-ranking hockey award I've seen in person.

Baseball is Life · « **Reply #51:** June 12, 2018, 12:45:56 PM »

Tell me what city can match DC's backdrop for a sports parade and celebration?

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #52:** June 12, 2018, 12:54:13 PM »

Who's going to do the Jason Kelce speech for the Caps? If ever a team has been disrespected over the years it's the Caps.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #53:** June 12, 2018, 12:55:47 PM »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on June 12, 2018, 12:54:13 PM

Who's going to do the Jason Kelce speech for the Caps? If ever a team has been disrespected over the years it's the Caps.

I’d take ovie slurring something in Russian then throwing up

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #54:** June 12, 2018, 01:10:46 PM »

Hung out at 12th and constitution with a few thousand friends. Pretty cool to see the Caps break out some old timers and season ticket holders. Biggest ovations for Holtby, Kuznetsov, Trotz, and of course the Cup Bus.

Nice practice run. Work out a few kinks and then I want to see a smoother, better organized parade in late October or early November for the Nats.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #55:** June 12, 2018, 01:15:54 PM »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on June 12, 2018, 12:55:47 PM

I’d take ovie slurring something in Russian then throwing up

Da.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #56:** June 12, 2018, 01:21:41 PM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on June 12, 2018, 01:10:46 PM

Hung out at 12th and constitution with a few thousand friends. Pretty cool to see the Caps break out some old timers and season ticket holders. Biggest ovations for Holtby, Kuznetsov, Trotz, and of course the Cup Bus.

Nice practice run. Work out a few kinks and then I want to see a smoother, better organized parade in late October or early November for the Nats.

Yes.

Slateman · « **Reply #57:** June 12, 2018, 02:03:45 PM »

Waited that long to give a speech and you freaked it up, Ted?

bluestreak · « **Reply #58:** June 12, 2018, 02:44:53 PM »

Quote from: Baseball is Life on June 12, 2018, 12:45:56 PM

Tell me what city can match DC's backdrop for a sports parade and celebration?

I hate NYC, but Ticker tape parade in canyon of heroes might have it beat,

imref · « **Reply #59:** June 12, 2018, 04:13:18 PM »

Ovie's final statement: turn down the speakers if at work:

https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn/status/1006603298634379264

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #60:** June 12, 2018, 04:43:01 PM »

Quote from: imref on June 12, 2018, 04:13:18 PM

Ovie's final statement: turn down the speakers if at work:

https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn/status/1006603298634379264

Good stuff.

Time to relax now and focus on baseball. But still peering over at NHL Network occasionally to see if they are showing replays.

mitlen · « **Reply #61:** June 12, 2018, 05:06:21 PM »

Caught the bus to Wiehle after I voted at 6 AM; subwayed to Foggy Bottom; down 23rd and over to the Vietnam Memorial; told the fellas what was goin' on; walked over to Lincoln and the Marine Barracks guys where practicin' their Tuesday night tattoo; chatted with a young private ... so young damn; looped by to the WWII Memorial and made it to the barrier between 18th and 17th by 9 AM .... front row. Got some great pictures. After everything passed that point, I wandered down toward 12th to watch one of the big screens. On the way, I got a nice photo of Ovi holdin' up the Cup in front of the White House. On the Mall, I ran into my neighbor from across the street (she's a Caps fan/he'a a Pens' fan). Made my way down to 1st ST SE and caught the Silver line back out to Wiehle .... quick and lots of room. Caught the Fairfax Connector to the neighborhood stop; walked home and here I am. Splendid day.

I'll probably watch the parade rerun on NBCSports Washington at 6 PM.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #62:** June 12, 2018, 05:10:59 PM »

Quote from: mitlen on June 12, 2018, 05:06:21 PM

Caught the bus to Wiehle after I voted at 6 AM; subwayed to Foggy Bottom; down 23rd and over to the Vietnam Memorial; told the fellas what was goin' on; walked over to Lincoln and the Marine Barracks guys where practicin' their Tuesday night tattoo; chatted with a young private ... so young damn; looped by to the WWII Memorial and made it to the barrier between 18th and 17th by 9 AM .... front row. Got some great pictures. After everything passed that point, I wandered down toward 12th to watch one of the big screens. On the way, I got a nice photo of Ovi holdin' up the Cup in front of the White House. On the Mall, I ran into my neighbor from across the street (she's a Caps fan/he'a a Pens' fan). Made my way down to 1st ST SE and caught the Silver line back out to Wiehle .... quick and lots of room. Caught the Fairfax Connector to the neighborhood stop; walked home and here I am. Splendid day.

I'll probably watch the parade rerun on NBCSports Washington at 6 PM.

I'm jealous of you who were able to go--caught much of it on TV. I liked what Oshie said about back to back Cups. Not likely in the NHL but I still liked him saying it.

mitlen · « **Reply #63:** June 12, 2018, 05:11:59 PM »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on June 12, 2018, 05:10:59 PM

I'm jealous of you who were able to go--caught much of it on TV. I liked what Oshie said about back to back Cups. Not likely in the NHL but I still liked him saying it.

Did they guesstimate crowd size?

varoadking · « **Reply #64:** June 12, 2018, 05:14:34 PM »

Stood in this same spot for about 6 hours...

varoadking · « **Reply #65:** June 12, 2018, 05:16:09 PM »

Looking behind me...no telling where the crowd stopped...

mitlen · « **Reply #66:** June 12, 2018, 05:17:51 PM »

Quote from: varoadking on June 12, 2018, 05:16:09 PM

Looking behind me...no telling where the crowd stopped...

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I was close to the end at 12th but I swear it went back to 14th. Standin' in the "pit". You're a better man than me.

skippy1999 · « **Reply #67:** June 12, 2018, 05:19:33 PM »

Quote from: varoadking on June 12, 2018, 05:16:09 PM

Looking behind me...no telling where the crowd stopped...

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Oh that must've just been awesome though!!

varoadking · « **Reply #68:** June 12, 2018, 05:20:14 PM »

Quote from: mitlen on June 12, 2018, 05:17:51 PM

I was close to the end at 12th but I swear it went back to 14th. Standin' in the "pit". You're a ~~better~~ dumber and likely more sunburned man than me.

FIFY

varoadking · « **Reply #69:** June 12, 2018, 05:21:48 PM »

Would like to see overhead shots...

varoadking · « **Reply #70:** June 12, 2018, 05:22:10 PM »

Quote from: skippy1999 on June 12, 2018, 05:19:33 PM

Oh that must've just been awesome though!!

I'd do it again...

mitlen · « **Reply #71:** June 12, 2018, 05:23:40 PM »

Quote from: varoadking on June 12, 2018, 05:20:14 PM

FIFY

Found a nice shady spot on Constitution. They were tossin' medallions from the buses and givin' away Parade Towels. Got a couple of each and gave one to my aformentioned neighbor. Told her to make the old man look at that Caps' give away.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #72:** June 12, 2018, 05:25:40 PM »

It may have been the most perfect June weather we've had in probably years. Go figure

mitlen · « **Reply #73:** June 12, 2018, 05:26:14 PM »

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on June 12, 2018, 05:25:40 PM

It may have been the most perfect June weather we've had in probably years. Go figure

Hockey gods.

wj73 · « **Reply #74:** June 12, 2018, 05:36:52 PM »

Quote from: mitlen on June 12, 2018, 05:23:40 PM

Found a nice shady spot on Constitution. They were tossin' medallions from the buses and givin' away Parade Towels. Got a couple of each and gave one to my aformentioned neighbor. Told her to make the old man look at that Caps' give away.

Sounds like a perfect day.