Capitals parade 2018: Highlights from Stanley Cup celebration

Here are the best moments from the parade in Washington.

By James Dator and Ryan McFadden Updated Jun 12, 2018, 5:54pm EDT

Washington Capitals Victory Parade And Rally

The Capitals’ victory parade started on Tuesday morning in Washington D.C. as fans rolled out into the streets to celebrate the first Stanley Cup in the team’s 44-year history.

Fans showed up early ... really early.

3:10 am...When you want that front row seat to the #ALLCAPS Stanley Cup Parade and Rally! ⁦@NBCSCapitals⁩ #AuthenticFan pic.twitter.com/tRsHCBGJzp
— steve farrell (@capsbigbossman) June 12, 2018

But 3 a.m. was not the winner, not by a long shot. This fan started the party before MIDNIGHT to ensure she had a prime spot.

The first fan arrived in front of the stage last night at 11:30 pm. She is a life-long fan from North Carolina who spent the night on the fenceline to get a prize spot for the #ALLCAPS Parade and to get a glimpse of the #StanleyCup #superfan #dedication pic.twitter.com/9DYtrzG6jK
— USPPNEWS (@usparkpolicepio) June 12, 2018

There were bagpipes, for some reason.

Alert.
Bagpipes. #ALLCAPS #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/6RumQxJ4ua
— ((( Jacob Bogage ))) (@jacobbogage) June 12, 2018

Zambonis were on the loose in D.C.

Washington, you aren't imagining things. That is a zamboni loose in the city #ALLCAPS #StanleyCup #parade pic.twitter.com/9cVczb259q
— Post Sports (@PostSports) June 12, 2018

This Capitals’ fan made a Stanley Cup out of beer cans. You got to commend his effort.

A Stanley Cup made of beer cans. Ovechkin would be proud.

Via @fox5dc #ALLCAPS #StanleyCup #parade pic.twitter.com/hvCCYKk65L
— Post Sports (@PostSports) June 12, 2018

Alex Ovechkin and the Stanley Cup arrived.

The #StanleyCup is here! Let’s have a parade!! #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/yy4k7PCpnL
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 12, 2018

And the buses rolled onto the parade route!

Let’s get this Championship Parade started! #ALLCAPS #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/9j1EcBhQaN
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 12, 2018

Jakub Vrana was on another level.

This is Vrana doing Vrana things...#allcaps pic.twitter.com/pNzzwYshMX
— John Auville (@moneymetalcakes) June 12, 2018

D.C. was flooded in red. Pretty sure a lot of people called out sick from work.

Painting the town red... #CapitalsParade #StanleyCup #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/kb30qxun71
— Cathleen Healy (@cmhconsulting) June 12, 2018

T.J. Oshie, the legend

T.J. Oshie celebrates by doing a beer monster#CapitalsParade
(Via @WashingtonPost) pic.twitter.com/UXNdsV3b06
— The Ringer (@ringer) June 12, 2018

Chug! Chug! Chug!

The downunder chug pic.twitter.com/orIzOhWxFo
— Post Sports (@PostSports) June 12, 2018

Ovechkin, arguably, had the best speech at the rally.

Alex Ovechkin at the Capitals Stanley Cup parade. Epic. pic.twitter.com/Wkm46QUIXr
— Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) June 12, 2018

And, of course, the Capitals sang “We are the Champions” with their fans.

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!! #ALLCAPS #STANLEYCUP pic.twitter.com/KANysP7VeM
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 12, 2018

Minor league sports town?

Thank you DC #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/I1M1jDis1m
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 12, 2018