April 9, 2004
HARTFORD — The committee planning the victory celebration in
downtown Hartford for the 2004 NCAA Champion University of Connecticut men’s and
women’s basketball teams has confirmed that a parade will be held on Sunday,
April 18, at 1:30 p.m.
The parade route will be the same as in previous
celebrations. It will begin at the State Capitol, travel north up Trinity
Street, turn right onto Jewell Street, left onto Trumbull Street, right onto
Church Street, right onto Main Street and right onto Capitol Avenue.
Both teams will travel the route atop bright red
double-decker buses. More than 60 units are expected to be in the parade, which
will last approximately 90 minutes to two hours.
The parade will be followed by a rally on the north steps of
the Capitol.
The parade is being made possible through generous donations
from the City of Hartford, State of Connecticut, a variety of civic
organizations and several area businesses. For parade sponsorship opportunities,
contact the MetroHartford Alliance at (860) 525-4451.
The parade planning team is coordinated by the Greater
Hartford Arts Council and the MetroHartford Alliance. The team consists of
representatives from the State of Connecticut, City of Hartford, University of
Connecticut, civic organizations and businesses from throughout the Greater
Hartford region.
Additional parade details, including information about traffic, parking,
order of participants, media credentials and more will be announced as they
become available.
