Cape Verde Shatters Records With World Cup Knockout Run and Home Parade
Cape Verde became the smallest nation ever to reach the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, celebrated with a homecoming parade in its capital.
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New York Pride march shines with love and unity in a vibrant photo gallery
USA TODAY presents a photo gallery from the New York City Pride March, celebrating LGBTQ pride and unity with participants ranging from performers to elected officials in attendance.
St. Louis Pride Parade Shines Through Heat, Politics, and Solidarity
Amid a weeklong heat wave, St. Louis celebrated PrideFest with a downtown Pride parade marking 46 years and the Stonewall anniversary, featuring floats, bands, and thousands of attendees. The event emphasized LGBTQ resilience and community in the face of federal policy rollbacks and local security concerns, with City leaders praising turnout and organizers highlighting inclusivity and joy.
SF Pride ends a weekend of protest with a jubilant, city-wide exhale
Mission Local wraps its live Pride coverage as San Francisco moves from a protest-heavy weekend on Market Street to celebratory events in the Mission and Castro, including the Dyke March and the main Pride parade, ending with reflections on the city’s loud, proud exhale and a call to hydrate and enjoy the community.
Viral Knicks Parade Trash-Can Heist Costs Worker Her Job
A viral video shows a woman at the Knicks ticker-tape parade stealing a limited-edition trash can; she was fired from her job (Chase confirming the termination), faces DSNY fines for littering and impeding operations, the can was returned, and replicas are being sold online.
Viral Knicks Parade Trash Can Incident Ends JPMorgan Role
Angie Baez, 40, the JPMorgan Chase executive identified by the New York Post as the woman seen dumping out and taking a Knicks-themed blue-and-orange trash can during Manhattan’s Knicks championship parade, is no longer with the bank, a JPMorgan spokesperson said. The New York Post reported her identity; the department that issued the special-edition cans—the NYC Department of Sanitation—acknowledged the can was returned to the city. The agency condemned dumping public property and illegal behavior, and Baez’s own Instagram poster expressed remorse after the incident, which began on TikTok.
Knicks parade trash-throwing incident leads to JPMorgan DEI exec firing
During the Knicks' 2026 ticker-tape parade in Manhattan, a woman dumped a trash can's contents onto the sidewalk; identified as Angie Baez, a JPMorgan Chase executive and former DEI head at The Infatuation, she was fired after JPMorgan confirmed the termination; The Infatuation bio was removed and coverage framed the incident as a critique of DEI culture.
Hurricanes toast first Stanley Cup in 20 years with massive Raleigh parade
Carolina Hurricanes fans packed Raleigh to celebrate their first Stanley Cup in two decades, with a sunny, 180,000-strong parade after sweeping the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6; players and staff expressed gratitude to the fans, Deslauriers announced a 2-year extension, and Brind’Amour praised the loyal Caniacs who helped crown the champions.
Raleigh crowd sets new mark for Canes’ Stanley Cup parade
Raleigh police estimate the Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup victory parade drew about 150,000 people, a likely city record and roughly a third of Raleigh’s population, as fans jam Fayetteville Street for a downtown rally celebrating the team two decades after its last Cup.
Brunson Extends Olive Branch to Elmo at Knicks Championship Parade
During the Knicks' championship ticker-tape parade, Jalen Brunson publicly forgave Elmo by posing with an Elmo plush and a 'Forgive me PLEASE' sign on his float, a reconciliation after Elmo's viral post that sparked online backlash.
Birthday Sparks Confetti: A Knicks Championship Parade Converts a Midlife Moment
A writer wakes up on her 43rd birthday and flies to New York to witness the Knicks’ championship parade, narrating an all-day, city-wide celebration filled with security crush, celebrity sightings, a Canyon of Heroes route to City Hall, performances by Fat Joe and Alicia Keys, and an emotional mayoral speech, turning a midlife craving into joyous communal revelry.
New York Celebrates Knicks’ Long-Awaited Championship with Citywide Jubilee
New York erupted as the Knicks captured their first NBA title since 1973, drawing more than 2 million people to a ticker-tape parade along the Canyon of Heroes, with celebrity cameos, a City Hall ceremony awarding keys to the city, and a unifying celebration across the boroughs—though many were left out due to ticket limits and transit constraints.
Knicks Parade Down Broadway Caps First Championship Since 1973
New York's Knicks celebrated their first NBA title since 1973 with a massive ticker-tape parade down Broadway, drawing tens of thousands into Lower Manhattan and onto balconies and vehicles to watch the champs. The celebration culminated in a City Hall ceremony with Mayor Zohran Mamdani and guests, while Alicia Keys closed the event with Empire State of Mind, marking a historic day for the team and the city.
Brunson’s City Hall mic-drop: critics silenced as Knicks win title
After the Knicks celebrated their first championship in 53 years with a Canyon of Heroes parade, Jalen Brunson delivered a pointed dig at his critics at City Hall—telling them that once you’re proven wrong you don’t have to say anything—while noting he wouldn’t trade the moment as he basked in MVP chants and his Finals MVP honor after scoring 45 points in Game 5.
Knicks Parade Draws 2 Million in NYC, Mostly Peaceful Despite 13 Arrests
More than 2 million Knicks fans packed Lower Manhattan for a ticker-tape parade, with the NYPD saying the vast majority were peaceful and 13 arrests reported; one stabbing occurred and a few other incidents were noted as security kept crowds in check and subway service was temporarily affected.