Best moments from Golden Knights' Stanley Cup championship parade
The Golden Knights celebrated their first Stanley Cup victory in true Vegas fashion, parading down the strip on a Saturday night amongst a huge crowd of fans.
The NHL's title celebrations typically take place during the day, but the evening start and iconic backdrop made this one truly unique and memorable.
Here are the most indelible moments from a Cup parade like no other:
Nic Hague was absolutely loving life while holding the hallowed trophy early in the festivities.
Best feeling in the world. It never gets old."
- Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 18, 2023
Nick Hague is soaking it all in. pic.twitter.com/Hme0GToQh1
Adin Hill channeled his inner Ricky Bobby by questioning his hand placement.
"I don't know what to do with my hands right now."
- Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 18, 2023
Adin Hill with an early candidate for best quote of the @GoldenKnights championship parade. pic.twitter.com/NU95n6pZaf
Keegan Kolesar got up close and personal with the fans and made sure they were hydrated.
GIVING THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT!!!!!!
- - Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 18, 2023
@lecheminduroi pic.twitter.com/q8K4FLqSC7
Team captain Mark Stone brought the Cup back down to street level before handing it off to the three original members of the "Misfit" line - Reilly Smith, Conn Smythe Trophy winner Jonathan Marchessault, and William Karlsson.
THE CUP IS LOOSE!!! pic.twitter.com/Z62GwyJ9Bo
- - Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 18, 2023
Not everyone in attendance was in a celebratory mood, but the rest of the nearby fans responded just like they would inside the arena when the opposing team takes a penalty.
A fight broke out nearby, the instigator was arrested, followed by a SHAME!" chant. Incredible. pic.twitter.com/YFc6E4hW16
- Danny Webster (@DannyWebster21) June 18, 2023
Karlsson had a slight mishap once the team made its way to the stage.
We have a Golden Knight falling down the stairs pic.twitter.com/Oog4Vo8J0V
- CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) June 18, 2023
Less than 20 minutes later, the Swedish forward gave this "speech."
Warning: Video contains coarse language
William Karlsson just gave one of the greatest speeches ever, absolute all-timer#VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/DeWcncvNJr
- Hockey Daily 365 l NHL Highlights (@HockeyDaily365) June 18, 2023
The players may have a hard time remembering the celebration when they wake up Sunday, but it was an event befitting of America's biggest party town.
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