After 16 years, the Celtics are NBA champions once again.
Since the franchise's last win in 2008, Boston's fans have patiently waited for another NBA title to celebrate. After watching their team finish the job on Monday, June 17, the Celtics faithful must display a little more patience to celebrate with their team during the championship parade.
While championship parades typically occur two days after the NBA title, the Celtics will celebrate their 2024 championship on Friday, June 21 — four days after the final buzzer sounded in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Why is the Celtics parade not happening until Friday? Here is why fans may have to wait until the weekend to celebrate their team's historic feat.
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Why is Celtics parade not happening until Friday?
The Celtics parade is not happening until Friday because the team is "headed to Miami for a few days to party," according to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe.
In addition to the team's decision to take the midweek celebration in South Beach, a heatwave is hitting the Boston metropolitan area from Tuesday to Thursday. On each day, high temperatures will reach the mid-90s, which is not exactly conducive for an outdoor parade that could host north of a million fans.
On Friday, Boston's weather forecast predicts partly cloudy skies with a high of 82 degrees, which is seemingly much more manageable than a scorching day in the 90s.
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When is the Celtics championship parade?
- Date: Friday, June 21
- Start time: TBD
The Celtics' parade is expected to be on Friday, June 21.
The time has not been confirmed, but for reference, Boston's 2008 championship parade began at 11 a.m. ET.
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Celtics parade route
Assuming the Celtics stick with the same parade route that has become standard in Boston, the event will start at TD Garden.
The parade will roll through Causeway Street and head downtown, passing City Hall Plaza. Fans will line up on Tremont Street as the Duck Boats cruise past the Boston Common. From there, it will turn right onto Boylston Street and end at Copley Square.
