It’s parade day for the Boston Celtics as fans get set to descend on the city to help celebrate the franchise’s record 18th NBA Championship after ousting the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals.
Another title means another duck boat parade through the streets of Boston as the Celtics get set to board the famous amphibious boats and greet fans who are expected to come out in droves to see Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Joe Mazzulla and the rest of the Celtics hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
Here’s everything you need to know about Friday’s parade in Boston, including the start time, parade route, weather forecast and how to watch.
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What time does the Boston Celtics championship parade start? – Friday’s parade will start at 11 a.m. local time. According to the Boston Police Department, the Rolling Rally will take 90 minutes to go from Causeway Street to the end of the parade on Boylston Street. BPD did not provide an ETA for when roads will reopen.
What is the parade route through Boston? – According to the city’s website, the parade will start on Causeway Street and then follow Staniford Street to Cambridge Street to Tremont Street to Boylston Street, before ending near the Hynes Convention Center.
You can check out a map of the parade route here.
What is the weather forecast for Friday in Boston? – According to the National Weather service, there is a chance of rain for the start of the parade. Temperatures are expected to rise from a low of 65 to a high of 84.
Will streets be closed? – Yes, the city of Boston will begin closing roads along the parade route starting at 9 a.m. on Friday.
How to watch the Celtics parade: TV channels and live stream info – Fans in the Boston TV market can watch coverage of the parade via their local TV stations, including:
- NBC 10 (NBC Boston) starting at 5 a.m.
- WCVB Channel 5 (ABC) starting at 10 a.m.
- WFXT (FOX 25) starting at 11 a.m.
- WBZ Channel 4 (CBS) starting at 11 a.m.
The parade will also air nationally via NBA TV. Additionally, parade coverage will also stream on local affiliates’ websites (linked above) and apps.
Fans can watch the parade for free by signing up for fuboTV or DirecTV, which both have free trials.
What items are not allowed? – According to the Boston Police Department, the following items are prohibited from the parade route:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Large bags, coolers or glass containers
- Drones along the parade route
- Weapons of any kind
- Fireworks
Street Closures: The following streets will be closed Friday starting at 9 a.m., per the Boston Police Department.
- Causeway Street, Both sides from North Washington Street to Merrimac Street
- Staniford Street, Both sides from Causeway Street to Cambridge Street
- Cambridge Street, Both sides from Staniford Street to Tremont Street
- Tremont Street, Both sides from Cambridge Street to Boylston Street
- Boylston Street, Both sides from Washington Street to Massachusetts Avenue
Parking Restrictions:
- Charles Street South, Both sides from Park Plaza to Boylston Street
- Charles Street, Both sides from Beacon Street to Boylston Street
- Arlington Street, Both sides from Newbury Street to Saint James Avenue
- Berkeley Street, Both sides from Saint James Avenue to Newbury Street
- Clarendon Street, Both sides from Saint James Avenue to Newbury Street
- Dartmouth Street, Both sides from Newbury Street to Saint James Avenue
- Exeter Street, Both sides from Newbury Street to Blagden Street
- Fairfield Street, Both sides from Boylston Street to Newbury Street
- Gloucester Street, Both sides from Boylston Street to Newbury Street
- Hereford Street, Both sides from Boylston Street to Newbury Street
- Cambria Street, Both sides, from Boylston Street to end at Hynes Center garage
- Scotia Street, Both sides, from Saint Cecilia Street to Dalton Street
- Saint Cecilia Street, Both sides, from Belvidere Street to Boylston Street
- Dalton Street, Both sides, from Belvidere Street to Boylston Street
- Providence Street, Both sides, from Arlington Street to Berkeley Street
- West Street, Both sides, from Washington Street to Tremont Street
- Temple Place, Both sides, from Washington Street to Tremont Street
- Bromfield Street, Both sides, from Washington Street to Tremont Street
- Park Street, Both sides, from Tremont Street to Beacon Street
- Beacon Street, Both sides, from Somerset Street to Tremont Street
- School Street, Both sides, from Tremont Street to Province Street
- Somerset Street, Both sides, from Ashburton Place to Cambridge Street
- New Chardon Street, Both sides, from Cambridge Street to Merrimac Street (Congress Street)
- Bowdoin Street, Both sides, from Dern Street to Cambridge Street
- New Sudbury Street, Both sides, from Cambridge Street to Hawkins Street
- Congress Street, Both sides, from New Sudbury Street to State Street
- State Street, Both sides, from Congress Street to Court Street
- Court Street, Both sides, from Washington Street to Cambridge Street
- New Chardon Street, Both sides, from Cambridge Street to Merrimac Street (Congress Street)
- Staniford Street, Both sides, from Cambridge Street to Merrimac Street
- Lomasney Way, Both sides, from Causeway Street to Nashua Street
- Lancaster Street, Both sides, from Causeway Street to Merrimac Street
- Portland Street, Both sides, from Causeway Street to Valenti Way
- Friend Street, Both sides, from Causeway Street to Valenti Way
- Canal Street, Both sides, from Causeway Street to Valenti Way
- Haverhill Street, Both sides, from Causeway Street to Valenti Way
- Beverly Street, Both sides, from Causeway Street to Valenti Way
- Medford Street, Both sides, from Causeway Street to North Washington Street
- Plympton Street, Both sides, from Albany Street to Harrison Avenue
- East Dedham Street, Both sides, from Harrison Avenue to Albany Street
Check out more coverage of the championship parade on MassLive’s Celtics page.
