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Florida Panthers honored with Stanley Cup parade and championship celebration in Fort Lauderdale

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With their 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers last Tuesday night, the Florida Panthers are the Stanley Cup champions for a second year in a row.

Back-to-back Stanley Cup wins means back-to-back championship parades and celebration rallies. 

On Sunday, thousands of fans packed the streets of Fort Lauderdale Beach as the Florida Panthers were honored with a parade and victory rally.  

 

Panthers' Brad Marchand at Stanley Cup victory rally

Panthers' Brad Marchand at Stanley Cup victory rally 00:39

Florida Panthers right wing Brad Marchand said he never imagined being part of something so special and he's so happy he doesn't have to play against the Panthers anymore.

By John MacLauchlan
 

Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky at Stanley Cup victory rally

Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky at Stanley Cup victory rally 00:48

Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky thanked the crowd and said it's been a great year, a great playoff and great victory. 

By John MacLauchlan
 

Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk at Stanley Cup victory rally

Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk at Stanley Cup victory rally 00:57

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk said the parade was one of the best days in his life and the thanked the fans for making it fun and safe. 

By John MacLauchlan
 

Panthers' Sam Reinhart at Stanley Cup rally

Panthers' Sam Reinhart at Stanley Cup rally 00:41

Florida Panthers right wing Sam Reinhart said the only thing he's heard all day was that this was the best parade in South Florida, and he has to agree. 

By John MacLauchlan
 

Panthers' Aleksander Barkov at Stanley Cup victory rally

Panthers' Aleksander Barkov speaks at Stanley Cup victory rally 01:36

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov said they are having an amazing day with the fans and thanked them for their support.

By John MacLauchlan
 

Panthers head coach Paul Maurice at Stanley Cup victory rally

Panthers head coach Paul Maurice addresses crowd at Stanley Cup victory rally 02:24

Paul Maurice said 2025 is the summer of love because the fans absolutely loves the team and the team loves them right back. 

By John MacLauchlan
 

Panthers Sam Reinhart says it's important to include their fans in the victory celebrations

Panthers Sam Reinhart says it's important to include their fans in the victory celebrations 01:02
By John MacLauchlan
 

Panthers' Gustav Forsling said it's a great time to celebrate with the fans

Panthers' Gustav Forsling said it's a great time to celebrate with the fans 01:02

Panthers' Gustav Forsling said South Florida is amazing and so the fans.

By John MacLauchlan
 

Panthers' Aleksander Barkov thanks the fans for all their support

Panthers' captain Aleksander Barkov thanks the fans for all their support 00:52
By John MacLauchlan
 

Panthers' Evan Rodrigues said it's nice to give back to the fans who've supported them

Panthers' Evan Rodrigues said it's nice to give back to the fans who've supported them 02:12

Florida Panthers Evan Rodrigues said the fans have supported them for 30 years and it's nice to give back to them.

 

By John MacLauchlan
 

Panthers' Brad Marchand takes time to sign autographs on the parade route

Panthers' Brad Marchand takes time to sign autographs on the parade route 01:45

Brad Marchand said the parade and celebration is incredible and he's having a great time.  

By John MacLauchlan
 

Panthers' Carter Verheaghe, Seth Jones say fans deserve the trophy just as much as they do

Seth Jones said the fans are important to their success, they support them every game and they deserve it.

Panthers' Carter Verheaghe, Seth Jones say fans deserve the trophy just as much as they do 01:58
By John MacLauchlan
 

Panthers thrill fans during victory parade in Fort Lauderdale

Steve Maugeri reports that the fans say the team earned their second Stanley Cup win and it's great that they are sharing their victory with them.

Panthers thrill fans during victory parade in Fort Lauderdale 02:03
By John MacLauchlan
 

Panthers Dmitry Kulikov shares Stanley Cup with fans

Dmitry Kulikov said it's unbelievable that they get to share the Stanley Cup with their fans and they so deserve it.

Panthers Dmitry Kulikov shares Stanley Cup with fans 01:44
By John MacLauchlan
 

Panthers Dmitry Kulikov takes Stanley Cup into the crowd during victory parade

CBS Miami's Steve Goldstein said this is a special moment, not only for the fans but the team as well.

Panthers Dmitry Kulikov takes Stanley Cup into the crowd during victory parade 02:49
By John MacLauchlan
 

Panthers' Stanley Cup victory parade gets underway in Fort Lauderdale

Panthers' Stanley Cup victory parade gets underway in Fort Lauderdale 04:06
By John MacLauchlan
 

South Florida bagpipe bands take part in Panthers' victory parade

South Florida bagpipe bands take part in Panthers' victory parade 01:57

Trish Christakis reports the bands came from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties to celebrate the win.

By John MacLauchlan
 

Panthers fan made his own "Stanley Cup" for the Panthers victory parade

Panthers fan made his own "Stanley Cup" for Panthers victory parade 02:38
By John MacLauchlan
 

Panthers fans excited for Stanley Cup victory parade along Fort Lauderdale beach

Panthers fans excited for Stanley Cup victory parade along Fort Lauderdale beach 03:28

A couple who attended last year's Panthers' Stanley Cup victory parade are excited to see the players again in this year's parade.  

By John MacLauchlan
 

Couple who met at last year's Panthers victory parade excited for the one this year

Couple who met at last year's Panthers victory parade excited for the one this year 02:38
By John MacLauchlan
 

Panthers fans arrive early for Stanley Cup victory parade and rally

Panthers fans arrive early for Stanley Cup victory parade and rally 02:22
By John MacLauchlan
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