Nathan Phillips Square is completely packed in advance of Raptors parade (PHOTOS)

If you’re reading this it’s too late.

To get a decent spot to view today’s parade, that is. The celebration being held for the Raptors first-ever NBA Championship already has the city out in full force.

TTC routes have been diverted, downtown traffic is bumper-to-bumper, and fans have been rallying at Nathan Phillips Square since last night in anticipation of the day’s events.

The parade, set to depart from the Princes’ Gates at 11 Princes’ Boulevard at 10 am, will proceed east on Lakeshore Boulevard to York Street according to MLSE.

It will continue north on York Street and north on University Avenue before entering Nathan Phillips Square via Queen Street for a celebration rally from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm.

And if you’re curious what the massive crowds awaiting the end of the parade look like, here’s your chance to find out.

 

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See also

• Celebrate the Raptors' historic win with these Toronto treats
• Downtown TTC buses and streetcars diverted to accommodate Raptors parade on Monday
• Raptors NBA Championship win was most-watched NBA game in Canadian history 

 

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