Boston officials detailed plans for the Celtics championship parade Tuesday. The “rolling rally” honoring the NBA champions is scheduled for Friday morning at 11 a.m.
The three days separating Monday’s game and the celebration is longer than the average wait between a championship-clinching game and the subsequent parade. Officials were hesitant to hold the parade mid-week due to the dangerous heat wavesetting in. Temperatures are expected to be in the low-80s Friday, down from expected highs of 95 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said that the planning process involved “a lot of knocking on wood and crossing of fingers” as her administration worked with the Celtics in the days leading up to the end of the NBA season. She acknowledged how many players are eager to begin their offseasons and spend time with their families outside the city. 
