Connecticut Govenor M. Jodi Rell announced today the state of CT and city of Hartford will host a parade on Sunday April 19, 2009, to congratulate and honor the 2008-09 UConn Women's Basketball Team for winning the 2009 NCAA Women's National Basketball Championship and the school's 6th title overall. The parade will take place at 3 pm near the Bushnell Park, Main Street, and Capitol Avenue areas of the city, and will begin and end at the State Capitol. A rally will take place on the north steps of the Capitol immediately following the parade.
"The UConn women's basketball team has a long tradition of success when it comes to the Big East and the NCAA National Championships. Husky fans rightly want to continue the state's wonderful tradition of giving these young women and their coaches the recognition and admiration they truly deserve. A parade in downtown Hartford is just one way to do just that - not only for the players, the coaches and the University, but for the thousands of fans of all ages who helped cheer them on to a perfect 39-0 season and a 6th NCAA (title). Frankly, the people of Connecticut needed some good news and the undefeated women's team provided it. Let's return the favor by lining the parade route and showing them how much they really mean to us." stated Gov. Rell.
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