EDITOR'S NOTE: We've heard that this schedule is running late, and the tour skipped the 7th Street stop. If you are waiting to see the cup, please be patient!

The NHL playoffs kick off April 12, but fans in Washington, D.C., can get an early look at the iconic Stanley Cup Thursday.

Lord Stanley's Cup will visit six sites in Washington, D.C. The public is encouraged to come to each site.

Here are the locations where you can check it out: