'City united after so long': New Yorkers rejoice in Knicks' championship parade

'City united after so long': New Yorkers rejoice in Knicks' championship parade15 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGrace Eliza GoodwinGetty ImagesNew Yorkers celebrated the Knicks' championship on nearly every available surface along the parade route in Lower Manhattan. Climbing on delivery trucks, hanging off lampposts, standing on the roofs of newsstands, clinging to the concrete pillars of City Hall, and filling up courtyards and sidewalks, thousands of exuberant fans packed streets to party. The parade was the culmination of weeks of electric energy across the city that grew during the Knicks NBA Finals run - the excitement finally bubbling over when the team won the championship on Saturday for the first time in 53 years. "The vibes are absolutely amazing. This is just unreal," said parade-goer and 19-year-old college student Daniel Nemesure.REUTERS/Dylan MartinezParade-goers told the BBC they were thrilled to be part of the festivities - with many taking the day off from work. "My boss is actually here too," said 29-year-old Devyn Lara, laughing. "For everyone to come together for a team... was just really special."After the Knicks won game five of the Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday - clinching the title - everyone was hugging and celebrating, Lara said. "Seeing pictures of people kissing, it honestly felt like the end of World War II."Grace Eliza Goodwin/BBCDevyn Lara (left) befriended fellow Knicks fans Lorena Lorenzana (right) and Lisset Serrano (middle) at the parade. A number of people at the parade remarked on how unified the often abrasive city has felt since the Finals began, and especially on Thursday. "Just being here - everyone is wearing their Knicks hat, their Knicks merchandise. The city kind of feels united after so long," said Mallika Singh, a 19-year-old college student. Singh said it's been incredible to see a team that her family has lov...