The Tampa Bay Lightning did it. Now it’s the Tampa Bay Buccaneers‘ turn.
To celebrate their 31-9 win in Super Bowl LV, the Bucs have taken to the water for a victory parade that’s more friendly to social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Lightning did the same thing to celebrate their Stanley Cup win in September.
The Bucs’ boat parade runs on the Hillsborough River, which is along the downtown waterfront. Fans can view the parade at various spots along the river, with masks required. Check out these highlights.
Parade pregame
.@DevinWhite__40 is ready. pic.twitter.com/3LEVnUP0nu
– JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) February 10, 2021
.@RobGronkowski just said someone might need to take him out of here on an ambulance. pic.twitter.com/EO5AP1Igfk
– JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) February 10, 2021
Tom Brady pulled up to the Super Bowl parade in a new $2 million boat ����
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pic.twitter.com/c18bUSWs0i– ESPN (@espn) February 10, 2021
“Is anyone working today? No way.” �� pic.twitter.com/4vm6CAaomo
– Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) February 10, 2021
Antoine Winfield Jr. before the Bucs’ Super Bowl parade ��
(via @JennaLaineESPN) pic.twitter.com/c8ylqq2C6l
– SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 10, 2021
BREAKING: Tompanians are ready to celebrate our @Buccaneers big win today (+ more celebrations to come!) #TampaBayLV #ChampaBay pic.twitter.com/giPOfYOsNq
– Jane Castor (@JaneCastor) February 10, 2021
A look at some of the yachts you’ll be seeing Bucs players, coaches and front office staff members on today. @CaptainFear gets his own. pic.twitter.com/Xo8k34hPZJ
– JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) February 10, 2021
Let’s goooo pic.twitter.com/bvTAyLE73w
– JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) February 10, 2021
Social distancing extends to the waterways
While boaters can help celebrate the #SBLV champion @Buccaneers during the parade, they are required to stay 50 feet from the official flotilla vessels. Boaters can follow the parade route, but must maintain that 50-foot distance.
More➡️https://t.co/7s19Hhgkg6#GoBucs pic.twitter.com/1JoFQCKtqj– TampaPD (@TampaPD) February 10, 2021