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The Knicks are getting a parade! After winning their first championship in 53 years, it\u2019s time to celebrate the thrilling Finals victory with what every team wishes to experience: a citywide parade. As every New Yorker knows, parades are not just for championships!<\/span><\/p>\n

We want to highlight the history of parades and discuss the logistics that go into every parade. Unsurprisingly, there are many reasons we have parades in New York. Enjoy taking a trip down memory lane for the events that New York was celebrating with parades.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

History of Parades<\/span><\/h2>\n

Parades in New York have a history dating back to before America was established. In March 1762, Irish military members in the British Army who were stationed in the colonies were feeling homesick. Wearing green was banned in Ireland at the time, so to try and bring some hometown spirits, local Irish participants did what they could to celebrate their home country. To celebrate, the locals spoke in their native Irish tongue, wore green, and reveled in the music, singing and playing tunes that reminded them of Ireland.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first parade seen as a triumph was for the Marquis de Lafayette. Lafayette first arrived in Staten Island and stayed in America on a year-long tour of the country. In July 1825, he returned to New York, where an estimated between 15,000 and 40,000 people came to celebrate the French Military Officer. This celebration was seen as a parade, but many of the events that took place did not stand the test of time and have since become traditions. For example, Lafayette cut the anchor ties to a hot air balloon. Eugene Robinson, the aeronaut, piloted the hot-air balloon The American Star. To add to the madness, Robinson dropped American and French flags from the balloon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

First Ticker-Tape Parade<\/span><\/h2>\n

Parades have transformed over the years since then. Now they hold the name of \u201cTicker-tape parades.\u201d The name derives from stock ticker paper tape being thrown in celebration (now confetti is used instead).<\/span><\/p>\n

In dedication to the Statue of Liberty, the Governor of New York (and first President of the United States to serve nonconsecutive terms) presided over the celebration on October 28th, 1886. This celebration was attended by the French and Americans to see the gift between the countries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After this first Ticker-Tape parade, the tradition was born. City officials saw this as an opportunity to raise morale and celebrate triumphs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Notable Events<\/span><\/h2>\n

Since the ticker-tape parade became a tradition, many historical events have occurred. Here are a few!<\/span><\/p>\n

19th Century<\/h3>\n