Florida Panthers draw massive parade crowd despite downpours

A massive crowd of fans converged on Fort Lauderdale for the Florida Panthers’ championship parade — their team spirit shining bright despite the heavy rain.

The showers began Sunday, and so did a long-awaited celebration that lasted for hours. Aleksander Barkov, the Florida Panthers’ captain, filled a fan’s shoe with beer and tossed it back for the fan to drink. No cup, no problem — except, of course, for the prized Stanley Cup.