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Florida Panthers, fans culminate Stanley Cup victory with huge celebration along Fort Lauderdale Beach

Players, coaches, members of organization ride in multiple double-decker buses as fans lined streets

The wet weather in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday has not diminished the party as Florida Panthers players and fans celebrate the team's Stanley Cup victory.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The wet weather in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday did not diminish the party as Florida Panthers players and fans celebrated the team's historic Stanley Cup win.

The victory parade celebration was held on State Road A1A along Fort Lauderdale Beach, marking the team's first title in the franchise's 30-year team history.

Players, coaches and members of the organization rode multiple double-decker buses as fans lined the streets chanting "Let's Go Panthers!"

"When we parked our truck, we parked next to another truck with a bunch of guys getting out of it," Kai Bruno, a Panthers fan from Lake Worth said. "The first thing we did was look at each other and go 'Let's go Panthers!' So if that gives you any kind of clue what the day looks like, energy's high."

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PHOTOS: Panthers victory parade celebration

The bars and restaurants along the route were filled with fans decked out in red to cheer on the team. There were plenty of rubber rats and beach balls among the crowd.

The route began on A1A at the intersection with Riomar Street and ended at Fifth Street.

"We have a whole crowd of people who have been waiting 30 years for an event like this," Jeremy Quinlan, a Panthers fan from Lake Worth said.

WATCH BELOW: Panthers fans party along A1A for victory parade

Panthers fans party along A1A for victory parade

After the parade ended, players, head coach Paul Maurice and other members of the organization took to the stage with the Stanley Cup on display, thanking fans for their support during the long season.

"This is awesome," General Manager Bill Zito said to fans. "When people ask us about this group, and what makes the team special, I always use the word team, which really is just family. I can tell you to a person that every guy back here considers you family."

The celebration culminated with the Panthers and fans singing Queen's "We Are the Champions."

"We're all stoked to be here," Bruno said. "Yeah, it's a good day."

WATCH BELOW: Panthers players wave to crowd, hoist Cup during victory celebration

Panthers players wave to crowd during victory celebration

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