Raleigh is riding high on hockey glory this week as the Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup championship has ignited a city-wide celebration that could go down as the largest of its kind in North Carolina history.

The City of Raleigh officially joined the festivities, publishing a “Know Before You Go” guide for the 2026 Stanley Cup Championship Parade in downtown Raleigh, helping fans plan their attendance for what ABC11 News reported could be the largest parade the state has ever seen. The city also put out an “All Hands On Deck” call to rally the community for the Canes Celly, signaling just how seriously Raleigh is embracing its championship moment.

The excitement didn’t stop there. The Stanley Cup itself made multiple appearances around the city throughout the week, with the Raleigh News & Observer tracking its tour stops as Hurricanes players and staff brought the iconic trophy to fans across the metro area. The celebrations have only deepened what the News & Observer described as Raleigh’s claim to “major-league status” — a city that, after two Stanley Cup championships, is firmly planting its flag as a hockey town.

And for those looking to keep the party going, the City of Raleigh pointed fans toward Raleigh Hoop Nights on Saturday as another way to celebrate community and sport in the wake of the Hurricanes’ triumph.

It’s been a week Raleigh hockey fans won’t soon forget — and the whole city has shown up to make sure the Hurricanes know just how much they mean to this community.

Sources: RaleighNC.gov, ABC11 News