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| New York City to Hold Ticker-Tape Parade for Women's World Cup Champs |
| 2015-07-10 |
| [NBC] The city has decided to hold a ticker-tape parade to celebrate the U.S. women's soccer team's World Cup victory, marking the first time in more than half a century that the honor will be bestowed upon female athletes. Mayor de Blasio's office has announced plans for the parade, which will be held Friday beginning at 11 a.m. along Broadway from the Battery to City Hall, known as the Canyon of Heroes. All are invited to celebrate along the parade route. Those who want a chance to attend the special program at City Hall can go to nyc.gov/parade or call 311 on Wednesday between 2 to 4 p.m. to sign up. NBC 4 New York will be live streaming the parade on air and online. New Yorkers to pick up the estimated $1.5m tab. Worth it. The women's team had a great tournament. Their dismantling of the Japanese in the final was one for the soccer ages... |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #3 USWNT won it all in 1991 and 1999; not sure if there was a NYC or other ticker-tape parade. Would have been nice if the article mentioned that half-century ago thingy. |
| Posted by: Raj 2015-07-10 15:58 |
| #2 50 years? Who were the last women so honored? |
| Posted by: Shipman 2015-07-10 13:25 |
| #1 But, but, but - it's just soccer. It's like the grown up version of hide and seek. |
| Posted by: Omineque Snaish2719 2015-07-10 10:43 |