10 best photos from Penguins Stanley Cup Parade
It was a sight to be seen Wednesday as the Penguins took their Stanley Cup celebration to the streets of Pittsburgh.
The team enjoyed their first victory parade in seven years and there were many cherished moments to be had.
With over 400,000 fans predicted to be in attendance, it's easy to see why this lady had the right idea showing up so early to the event.
Before...
A lone Fleury fan stakes out her spot in the rain at the corner of the Blvd and Grant over 4 hrs before the parade. pic.twitter.com/mjKpmjGQAk
— Dave DiCello (@DaveDiCello) June 15, 2016
After...
Judging by Matt Murray's reaction, you can tell the whole experience was breathtaking.
Even though the damage has been done, some fans still made sure to show their displeasure for the San Jose Sharks.
Sharks not looking so good at #StanleyCup celebration w/ #PittsburghPenguins in Pgh. @PittsburghPG pic.twitter.com/ib6U6v0HnV
— Steve Mellon (@stevemellon412) June 15, 2016
Can there be a better feeling than this?
So #StanleyCup celebrations in #Pittsburgh are RIDICULOUS. Let's do this more often! pic.twitter.com/sEtjabSxs9
— Dave DiCello (@DaveDiCello) June 15, 2016
Nobody really wanted to give the Cup up.
Letang giving the #StanleyCup back to Sid is everything. Pure joy. pic.twitter.com/r39YBwTXcy
— Dave DiCello (@DaveDiCello) June 15, 2016
Some lucky fans even got to have a moment with the Cup - be it a very brief one.
Sid lets fans touch the #StanleyCup as he exits the parade. A class act by the best player in the world. pic.twitter.com/L1cWLIY7kr
— Dave DiCello (@DaveDiCello) June 15, 2016
While Bryan Rust was chugging beer, Phil Kessel elected for the healthier alternative.
Fun fact: This is how Mario always drives through town.
Finally, Eric Fehr's daughter summed up the entire experience with one motion.
What a turnout today for the #StanleyCup parade! That was one of the coolest experiences of my life, we're #1 🏆 pic.twitter.com/jSBz8epVMO
— Eric Fehr (@EricFehr) June 15, 2016