Livestream: Watch the Boston Celtics’ 2024 NBA championship duck boat parade

Plus, the parade's key details, including the start time, route, weather forecast, and how to get around.

updated on June 21, 2024

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Watch NBC10 Boston’s live coverage of the parade above.

It wouldn’t be a championship in Boston without the ensuing duck boat parade.

The Celtics, who clinched Banner 18 on Monday night with a Game 5 win over the Dallas Mavericks, will receive the honor Friday, June 21, starting at 11 a.m. Here’s what to know:

A recap of the Boston Celtics’ 2024 NBA championship duck boat parade

What time is the Celtics’ championship parade?

The parade is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. in front of TD Garden on Causeway Street. Ending near the Hynes Convention Center, it’s expected to take about 90 minutes for the duck boats to complete the route, officials said Tuesday.

What is the Celtics’ championship parade route?

Per the city, “The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Causeway Street and then follow Staniford Street to Cambridge Street to Tremont Street to Boylston Street, before ending near the Hynes Convention Center.”

How should I get around the city?

Officials are urging parade-goers not to drive into the city and to take public transportation instead. The MBTA‘s subway system will be running at peak service levels all day, and the Commuter Rail will have additional trains before and after the parade. “Riders are strongly encouraged to purchase roundtrip fares in advance,” officials said.

What is the weather forecast?

After sweltering temperatures Wednesday and Thursday, Friday’s weather is expected to be more reasonable, with a high near 81 and partly sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible after noon, the service said.