City of Cleveland grants permission to Browns fan to host 0-16 parade
The Cleveland Cavaliers' win over the Golden State Warriors in the 2015-16 NBA Finals seems to have given the city's sports fans a thirst for parades.
But with the Cavs failing to repeat and the Cleveland Indians falling short in the MLB playoffs two years in a row, it seems some fans are turning to the Browns to fill their need.
It just won't be of the championship variety.
Chris McNeil requested a permit from the City of Cleveland to have a parade outside FirstEnergy Stadium if the team finishes the 2017 season at 0-16, according to Brett Bodner of the New York Daily News. On Wednesday, McNeil was granted permission.
McNeil has created a Facebook page for the event, calling it the "Perfect Season Parade." The cause is for "Celebrating perfection from the team that has given us nothing to celebrate since 1999."
A parade was planned for last season as well, but an unexpected Browns victory over the San Diego Chargers in Week 16 forced the cancellation.
This year's parade is planned for Jan. 6, during NFL Wild-Card Weekend.