Driving to the Canes Stanley Cup parade? You may want to reconsider
The Carolina Hurricanes parade in downtown Raleigh this weekend is expected to draw thousands of fans.
There will be road closures and detours, and city officials are encouraging visitors to consider riding in GoRaleigh and GoTriangle buses to get into the heart of the city for the celebration.
Those who are planning to use rideshare services such as Uber or Lyft may want to book rides in advance to avoid higher prices Saturday morning and avoid navigating a crowded downtown.
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Here’s what to know about getting to the Canes victory parade and rally:
- The parade starts at 11 a.m. Saturday in downtown Raleigh, with street closures and detours already announced.
- For those who are driving themselves, downtown Raleigh has several city-owned parking decks that offer free parking on weekends. There’s also street parking and paid parking decks.
- Rideshare services may be a good choice for fans wanting to party responsibly. Scheduling Uber or Lyft rides early can help fans avoid surge pricing, higher rates charged when demand outpaces driver availability.
- Raleigh officials recommend fans ride in buses to help avoid traffic and congestion downtown. There are several bus routes that lead downtown, and taking a bus costs much less than using rideshare. A GoRaleigh day pass costs $2.50 for unlimited bus rides. GoTriangle fares are $2.50 per ride, with a $5 daily cap. Kids, teens and adults 65 and older qualify for free rides.
- Fans coming from Durham or Chapel Hill face longer bus trips, so they would need to leave their homes early Saturday morning to make it to Raleigh by the parade start, should they choose to use public transportation.
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by Renee Umsted and Dave Hendrickson.
