TAMPA -- The city and the Tampa Bay Lightning have released these instructions for Monday's championship boat parade down the Hillsborough River and the channel.
The Riverwalk, 2.7 miles long, is obviously a good bet. Drawbridges are NOT an option. The Cass Street, Kennedy Boulevard, Brorein Street and Platt Street bridges will be closed temporarily. The bridge on Laurel Street will have a full closure. Doyle Carlton Boulevard will be closed along with Laurel and Green Streets from North Boulevard to Doyle Carlton.
The flotilla will start at Davis Islands, move up the channel to the convention center, cross over to the Hillsborough River and move toward Armature Works, at the bend in the river just above Blake High School.
Boaters and personal watercraft operators must maintain a safety buffer zone between themselves and the parade itself.
Assistant Police Chief Ruben Delgado urges fans to get to the parade early. Because parking will be in short supply, Delgado urges fans to park in Ybor City and take the free trolley to the riverfront.
The parade starts at 11:00 a.m. Monday.
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