Mumbai Team India Victory Parade: The victorious Indian cricket team, who recently won the T20 World Cup by defeating South Africa, will arrive in Mumbai today to a rousing welcome. Fans and supporters are expected to gather in large numbers to catch a glimpse of their cricket heroes including captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik pandya and other Indian Team members as they embark on a celebratory parade through the streets of the city.
Taking to the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Rohit Sharma expressed his excitement to share this special moment with Indian fans. "We want to enjoy this special moment with all of you," he said. " So let’s celebrate this win with a victory parade at Marine Drive & Wankhede on July 4th from 5:00pm onwards. It's coming home!"
🇮🇳, we want to enjoy this special moment with all of you.
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) July 3, 2024
So let’s celebrate this win with a victory parade at Marine Drive & Wankhede on July 4th from 5:00pm onwards.
It’s coming home ❤️🏆
Team India Victory Parade In Mumbai: Timing
The celebration is scheduled to take place from 5 pm to 7 pm, with the open-top bus parade traversing the route from Marine Drive's Nariman Point to the Wankhede Stadium.
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Mumbai: Where To Witness Team India Victory Parade Today
Those wishing to witness the parade were advised to assemble on the promenade side of Marine Drive before 4:30 pm, as the roads would be closed to accommodate the large gatherings. Additionally, a victory lap was scheduled to take place at the Wankhede Stadium at 7 pm, and attendees were requested to be seated in the stadium by 6 pm.
In anticipation of the massive crowds, the Mumbai Police issued a traffic advisory, announcing diversions and road closures to ensure the smooth flow of the victory procession.
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— ANI (@ANI) July 3, 2024
According to the Mumbai Police Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 1), Pravin Munde, the traffic movement in the area surrounding the NCPA and Wankhede Stadium was expected to be congested from 3 pm to 9 pm on July 4, due to the victory celebrations.