Washington Capitals Victory Parade: Everything You Need To Know

WASHINGTON, DC -- For the first time in 26 years, there will be a victory parade on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. for one of the four major sports. The Washington Capitals are Stanley Cup Champions following a thrilling 4-3 win over the Las Vegas Golden Knights, and after lifting the cup out west, the Caps will finally have the chance to celebrate with their fans here in D.C. Here's everything you need to know about Tuesday's big event.

What: The 2018 Washington Capitals' Victory Parade. The parade celebrates D.C.'s first major championship team in 26 years, after the Capitals defeated the Western Conference Champion Las Vegas Golden Knights in five games in the Stanley Cup Finals.

When: 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 12

Where: The parade will proceed along Constitution Avenue, starting at 17th Street near the Washington Monument, taking a right onto 7th Street, and then stopping right in front of the U.S. Capitol on the National Mall. There will be an event stage on 7th Street between Jefferson and Madison Drives. The full route actually begins at 23rd Street, but "optimal viewing" will be from 17th to 7th streets.

Attendance: The parade application lists a figure of 100,000+, so get there early if you want a good spot.

Transportation: Avoid taking a car into the city. Most of downtown streets will either be closed or have parking restrictions, so you won't be able to get near the event with your car. Instead, take the Metro to National Mall stops like Federal Triangle, Smithsonian, and Archives/Navy Memorial. Metro will be running extra trains to support the crowds.

The following parking restrictions will be in effect:

Seventh Street will be Emergency No Parking from 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 11 through 11 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12 from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
Seventh Street will be closed from Constitution Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW during the same time.
Constitution Avenue, NW from Sixth Street to 23rd Street, NW
Ninth Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to I-395
10th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
12th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
14th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
15th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
17th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
18th Street from New York Avenue, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
19th Street from Virginia Avenue, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
20th Street form C Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
21st Street from C Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
22nd Street from C Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
23rd Street from C Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
Virginia Avenue, NW from 18th Street to 19th Street, NW
Independence Avenue, SW from Third to 14th Street, SW
Madison Drive from Fourth to 15th Streets, NW
Jefferson Drive from 14th to 4th Streets, SW
Henry Bacon Drive, SW from Lincoln Memorial Circle to Constitution Avenue, NW
Parkway Drive, SW from Independence Avenue, to Lincoln Memorial Circle

The follow streets will be closed on Tuesday, June 12, starting at 9:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m.:

Inbound 14th Street Bridge Main Line — all traffic will be directed toward Eastbound I-395
Inbound 14th Street Bridge HOV — all traffic will be directed toward Eastbound I-395
Northbound 12th Street Tunnel — all traffic will be directed toward Eastbound I-395
Eastbound Theodore Roosevelt Bridge — all traffic will be directed toward E Street
Expressway/Potomac River Freeway
Southbound Ninth Street Tunnel
Constitution Avenue, NW from 6th Street to 23rd Street, NW
Ninth Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to I-395
10th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
12th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
14th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
15th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
17th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
18th Street from New York Avenue, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
19th Street from Virginia Avenue, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
20th Street form C Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
21st Street from C Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
22nd Street from C Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
23rd Street from Virginia Avenue, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
Virginia Avenue, NW from 18th Street to 19th Street, NW
Madison Drive from 4th to 15th Streets, NW
Jefferson Drive from 14th to 4th Streets, SW
Henry Bacon Drive, SW from Lincoln Memorial Circle to Constitution Avenue, NW
Parkway Drive, SW from Independence Avenue, to Lincoln Memorial Circle

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 09: Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals raises the Stanley Cup as the team is honored before a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park on June 9, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)