The Penguins and the City of Pittsburgh have announced the time and date for the Stanley Cup victory celebration parade. The date will be Monday, June 15th. The time Noon.

The parade will start at intersection of Grant Street and Seventh Avenue and follow the same route as the … oh that’s right … the Steelers Super Bowl victory parade!

The parade’s route will be as follows: It will proceed through Grant Street, loop to the Boulevard of the Allies and end at Stanwix Street. A stage celebration will be set-up along Stanwix.

Of course, people will be calling off work to attend and fight to get down town on a weekday. Which of course is a pet peeve of mine with this city. Nothing like making it difficult for people to attend and show their appreciation to the Penguins eh? I know their excuses about overtime, etc, but come on.

Have to see if I will be able to get some time to head down and if I decide to fight the inevitable traffic nightmare.

Just in case I don’t make it though, congrats Pens!