500,000, pfft Boston does not even promote parades that small and cars. Its not a parade without Duckboats.
Patriots parade hits record with estimated 1.5M fans
With a combined statistical area (CSA) population of over 8 million, it would be expected that the Bruins would have a sizable turnout, and 1.5 million would be less than 1 in 5 people turning out for the parade. For St. Louis, 1.5 million is more than half of its CSA, and even 500,000 would be more than 1 in 3 people turning out. I have a feeling that the official count is less, though, probably around 300,000. Still a good turnout for St. Louis.
I’m sure Duckboats make fine parade floats, but being in cars made it easier for the players to get out and mingle with the crowd.
It was neat to see the Pietrangelo holding the Stanley Cup on the Budweiser wagon as it was being pulled by the Clydesdales.