RIVER FALLS, Wis. – UW-River Falls Athletics will celebrate the Falcon women's hockey team's 2026 NCAA Division III National Championship with a community parade and public reception on Friday, May 8, beginning at 4 p.m.

The championship parade will travel through downtown River Falls, heading south on Main Street toward the Falcon Center. Upon arrival, the celebration will continue with a public reception inside Hunt Arena. Fans will have the opportunity to view the national championship trophy and welcome the Falcons as they arrive at the arena.

The parade will feature vehicles from the River Falls Fire Department, helping lead the Falcons through the heart of the community.

Fans and community members are encouraged to line the parade route and join the team inside Hunt Arena to celebrate this historic national championship season.