April 11, 2013

GOV. MALLOY: VICTORY PARADE HONORING UCONN WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM SET FOR THIS SUNDAY IN HARTFORD

Parade Kicks-Off at 4PM, Followed by Rally at the State Capitol

(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Hartford Business Improvement District will host a victory parade and rally in Hartford on Sunday, April 14 to congratulate the UConn Women's Basketball Team for winning the 2013 NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship.

The parade, which will begin and end at the State Capitol, starts at 4:00 p.m. and will be immediately followed by a victory rally on the north steps of the State Capitol building.

"The UConn Women have once again focused the spotlight of college basketball on Connecticut by bringing home another national championship and proving to the nation why the road to the Final Four always runs through Connecticut," Governor Malloy said. "I'm looking forward to joining thousands of Husky fans in Hartford on Sunday to let the team and Coach Auriemma know how proud we are of their success this season."

Governor Malloy added, "I want to thank the Hartford Business Improvement District for again hosting this event, organizing its sponsors, and allowing Connecticut residents to celebrate another national championship team from our state."

Organizers continue to rely on private funds to support the parade and the rally. These celebratory events are produced by the Hartford Business Improvement District and the MetroHartford Alliance, in collaboration with the City of Hartford, the State of Connecticut, and a number of civic and business organizations. Companies may choose from several sponsorship levels ranging from $10,000 (marching at the head of the parade) to $1,000 or less. To discuss parade sponsorship opportunities, quickly contact Michael Zaleski at the Hartford Business Improvement District (HBID) at 860-728-2274 or mzaleski@hartfordbid.com .

The parade will begin at the State Capitol, travel north on Trinity Street, take a right on Jewell Street, bear right at Gold Street and halfway around Pulaski Circle onto Hudson Street, then make a right onto Capitol Avenue before returning to the State Capitol, where the rally will be held.

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For Immediate Release: April 11, 2013

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