CLEVELAND – In partnership with the City of Cleveland, the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Parade & Rally will take place this Wednesday, June 22nd beginning at 11:00 a.m. Cavs fans across THE LAND and everywhere are invited downtown to celebrate Cleveland’s first NBA Championship!

The Cavaliers Championship Parade and Rally is presented by the Cleveland Clinic, KeyBank, Phantom Fireworks and KIA, and strongly supported by Sherwin-Williams, Medical Mutual, FirstMerit, FirstEnergy and Toyota. The Cavaliers Playoff Season was presented by Discount Drug Mart.

The community victory celebration will feature a 60+ unit parade complete with floats, specialty vehicles, the OSU Marching Band, and of course, the much anticipated appearance of the 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers.

The parade will start near Quicken Loans Arena and travel through the streets of downtown Cleveland that will be followed soon after by a rally on Mall B. The rally will feature a special program of celebration with an array of entertainment, special presentations and celebrations from the Mountain Dew Stage.



Click here to view a map of the parade route and rally location.

Fans can expect a fun day and celebration the likes of which Cleveland has never seen before! Visit Cavs.com for complete and updated information about the Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Parade & Rally.

As the television home of the Cleveland Cavaliers, FOX Sports Ohio will provide extensive coverage of the Parade and Rally from start to finish. The network will be working with FOX affiliate WJW Channel 8, WOIO Channel 19, WKYC Channel 3, and WEWS Channel 5 to partner on coverage. WTAM 1100 and WMMS 100.7 and the Cavs Radio Network with Mike Snyder, John Michael and Nick Camino will also provide complete parade coverage. Rafa Hernandez Brito will provide live reports from the parade and rally in Spanish for La MEGA 87.7 FM.

CHAMPIONSHIP PARADE ROUTE presented by GE Lighting

Fans are invited to line the parade route that will start in front of the Q on Huron Road to (left) Ontario Street, to (left) Carnegie Avenue, (left) on East 9th Street to (left) Lakeside Avenue ending at East 6th Street.

Street Closures

The following STREET CLOSURE will be in place for the Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Parade & Rally on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. This restriction will be in effect until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2016

St. Clair Avenue between East Mall Drive and West Mall Drive

The following STREET CLOSURES will be in place for the Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Parade & Rally on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. These closures will be in effect until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2016.

Huron Road at West 2nd Street



Huron Road at West Superior Avenue (local access only).

Ontario Street at Prospect Avenue, southbound.

Huron Road at Prospect Avenue

Lorain-Carnegie Bridge at West 20th Street

Orange Avenue at East 14th Street

Sumner Court at East 14th Street

Erie Court at East 14th Street



East 3rd Street between Superior and Rockwell

Rockwell from East 6th Street to Public Square

Prospect Avenue at East 14th Street



Prospect Avenue at Huron Road east of East 9th Street, westbound

Euclid Avenue at East 12th Street, westbound

Euclid Avenue at East 6th Street, eastbound

Chester Avenue at East 12th Street, westbound

Walnut Avenue at East 12th Street, westbound

Vincent Avenue at East 6, eastbound

Superior Avenue at East 12th Street, westbound

St. Clair at East 12 Street, westbound

Lakeside Avenue at East 12th Street, westbound

Lakeside Avenue at Ontario Street, eastbound

St. Clair Avenue at Ontario Street, eastbound

Superior Avenue at West 3rd Street (local access only)

Superior Avenue at East 6th Street, eastbound

Commercial Hill at Canal (local access only)

Parking Bans

The following parking bans will be in place for the Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Parade & Rally on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. These bans will be in effect until 9:00 p.m.

East 9th Street in its entirety

Vincent Avenue in its entirety

Walnut Avenue in its entirety

Huron Road from 800 Prospect Avenue to Ontario Street

Huron Road between Prospect Avenue and Euclid Avenue

Carnegie Avenue from East 14th Street to Ontario Street (both sides of the street)

Sumner Avenue and Erie Court from East 14th Street to East 9th Street

Bolivar Road from East 7th Street to East 14th Street

Prospect Avenue from East 14th Street to Ontario Street

Chester Avenue from East 9th Street to East 12th Street

Superior Avenue from East 9th Street to East 12th Street

Rockwell Avenue from East 9th Street to East 12th Street

St. Clair Avenue from East 12th Street to West 3rd Street

Lakeside Avenue from East 12th Street to West 3rd Street

East 6th Street from Lakeside Avenue to Superior Avenue

West Prospect from West Superior Avenue to West 2nd Street

West 2nd Street between West Prospect Avenue to West Huron Road

West Huron Road from West 2nd Street to west Superior Avenue

East 12th Street from Lakeside Avenue to Superior Avenue

East 13th Street from Lakeside Avenue to Superior Avenue

Transportation and Parking

RTA is your winning ride to the Cavalier’s Championship Parade and Rally set for Wednesday, June 22. Park for free at many of the Rapid transit stations, and ride the train to Tower City.

A commemorative Championship $5 All-Day, round trip pass will be on sale at all the Rapid transit stations on the Red, Blue and Green lines.

Please have a $5 bill ready to make your purchase. Keep the card in a secure place – you will have to show the pass on your trip home. Trains will operate every 10 minutes, and RTA staff will be on hand to assist customers.

To reach RTA by car

From the northwest, drive east on I-90 to the Triskett Rapid Station. Ride the Red Line to Tower City.

From the southwest, drive east on I-480 to the Brookpark Rapid Station. Ride the Red Line to Tower City.

From the south, drive north on I-71 to the Puritas Rapid Station at West 150th Street. Ride the Red Line to Tower City.

From I-271, drive west on Chagrin Blvd. to the municipal lot north of the Farnsleigh Rapid Station. Ride the Blue Line to Tower City.

From the east, park at the Green Road Rapid Station. Ride the Green Line to Tower City.

From the northeast, drive west on Euclid Avenue to the Louis Stokes Station at Windermere. Ride the HealthLine to Public Square, or the Red Line to Tower City.

Click Here for more info regarding RTA transportation on Wednesday

Statement from Mayor Frank G. Jackson

Mayor Jackson released the following statement on the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Championship:

“I want to congratulate the Cleveland Cavaliers organization, coaching staff, players, and fans on an unprecedented NBA finals victory. It was against all odds and done in historic fashion. The strength and determination displayed throughout the season, post-season, and championship game are truly the embodiment of our city and its people. A city and a people with heart.”

Vendor Rules and Regulations

The Mayor’s Office of Capital Project Vendor Rules and Regulations are in effect for The Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Parade and Rally Celebration. A City-issued permit and identification badge is required for each person vending on the designated parade day. This is a one (1) day permit that is valid for only the designated parade day. On this designated day, vendors can begin to vend three (3) hours before the parade, during the parade and remaining two (2) hours after the parade. Vendors are prohibited from setting up prior to three (3) hours before the parade. Vending is permitted only on sidewalks within the parade route.

Click here for the applications as well as vendor rules and regulations that includes guidelines for vending devices and setup.

Spectator Information

Arrive early to allow time to find a spot and watch the parade anywhere along the route.

This is a family friendly event and fans are reminded that public consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. It is best to travel light, bring drinking water and sunscreen.

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS CHAMPIONSHIP PARADE AND RALLY PRESS RELEASE

In the interest of safety, the parade route will be restricted to designated parade participants only. Members of the public will not be permitted inside the parade route.

Media and the parade route: either

Members of the media or the public will not be permitted inside the parade route; or

Press access to the parade route will be limited to still photographers and videographers inside the parade route: one photographer per print media outlet, and one videographer per TV media outlet.

The Cleveland Police Department reminds attendees that anyone carrying a backpack or large bags must undergo additional screening. Coolers are not allowed into the rally and there will be zero tolerance for drinking alcohol on the public way or at the rally. Absolutely no tailgating will be allowed.