The city has a website with more information about the NBA Finals Championship parade.<\/p>\n
Here is the full news release from the city:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe day of the parade will forever live in the annals of our city\u2019s history,\u201d Mayor David Holt said. \u201cIt is a celebration of our team\u2019s historic accomplishment and our city\u2019s renaissance. All Thunder fans from across the city, state and world are invited. I encourage all employers and entities in OKC to allow availability for all to attend, to the greatest extent possible. For those attending, please recognize the extraordinary and unprecedented magnitude of the event and expect long periods of time and significant walking for ingress and egress. And for downtown businesses and entities, please recognize that normal operations will not be possible on Tuesday. Let\u2019s Thunder Up, OKC! WE are the champions!\u201d<\/p>\n
Large crowds are expected to attend the city’s first-ever NBA championship parade. Similar events in other cities have attracted 500,000 people or more. Police officers, firefighters and emergency personnel from across the metro area will be along the route to help ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Visit\u00a0okcparade.com<\/a>\u00a0to read the parade details, including route maps, parking and transportation information, as well as tips for a safe and enjoyable experience.<\/p>\n \u201cWe encourage parade attendees to make a plan for the day,\u201d City Manager Craig Freeman said. \u201cHave at least one or two backup options for parking and arriving safely at the event. You may need to walk long distances to and from the parade route. We also encourage people to bring refillable water bottles and packaged food or snacks.\u201d<\/p>\n The City’s priority is providing a safe environment for the parade. Oklahoma City\u2019s Office of Emergency Management is coordinating public safety for the parade. The parade perimeter will be secured and protected for maximum public safety.<\/p>\n \u201cWe want everyone to use common sense and stay aware of their surroundings,\u201d Freeman added. \u201cAlso, expect cell service to be spotty. Let\u2019s gather together to celebrate our OKC Thunder and be great neighbors to one another. This will be a celebration to remember.\u201d<\/p>\n The parade route is available below.<\/p>\n Go to\u00a0okcparade.com<\/a>\u00a0for details.<\/p>\n OKC Thunder NBA Finals<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Coaches Corner<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Keys to the NBA Finals for the Oklahoma City Thunder<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Get to know the foe: Where Thunder stands against the Pacers<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2060<\/strong>Thunder Player POV<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n