Members of the Indiana Fever celebrate with the trophy after winning the WNBA basketball Finals against the Minnesota Lynx in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. The Fever won 87-78 to clinch their first WNBA championship. (AP …
Updated: Tuesday, 23 Oct 2012, 11:17 AM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 23 Oct 2012, 4:07 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Downtown Indianapolis will be the site of a spirited gathering at lunchtime Tuesday to congratulate the Indiana Fever on their WNBA championship.
A parade is set to start a Monument Circle at noon. Afterward, Georgia Street at Bankers Life Fieldhouse will be buzzing with celebration of the Indiana Fever. Watch the parade live on WISH-TV and WISHTV.com.
Will it rain?
Forecast 8 meteorologist Randy Ollis said spotty showers are possible throughout the parade, with the rain likely not clearing completely until later in the afternoon.
Parade route
A float carrying the Fever players will be escorted by IMPD, IFD and a marching band.
The parade will last about 20 minutes, and a short program will follow.
After the parade, fans will hear from Head Coach Lin Dunn and star players Tamika Catchings and Katie Douglas.
Traffic notes
Pennsylvania Street between Maryland and South streets will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In addition, the following streets on the parade route will be closed or restricted from approximately 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.:
Can't go, but want to watch?
The parade will be streamed live here at WISHTV.com.
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